Articles tagged under: NAWG
NAWG Pushes Back on MAHA Report
Published May 23, 2025
Agriculture groups continue to push back on the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s recent report, warning it could harm public confidence in food production. Though the report raises health concerns about crop protection tools like pesticides, its recommendations carry no…Wheat Growers Support Boosts to PLC and Crop Insurance
Published May 15, 2025
The National Association of Wheat Growers is voicing support for the House Agriculture Committee’s version of the reconciliation bill. NAWG President Pat Clements says the legislation includes many of the top priorities wheat growers have pushed for over the past…Goule Announces Departure
Published April 1, 2025
National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule will step down in July after nine years leading the organization. Goule cited NAWG’s victory in the Prop 65 case against California as one of his proudest accomplishments. The case successfully challenged…Farm Bill Included in the Budget Battle
Published March 6, 2025
Tensions are rising within the Beltway over the House budget reconciliation plan, which calls for a cut of $230 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Some House Republicans are concerned that large hit to SNAP benefits could torpedo the…Wheat Leaders Tour ND Mill
Published April 5, 2024
During the third phase of the Bayer Leadership Program, wheat industry leaders toured the North Dakota Mill. The participants include leaders of the National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation. "This group this week has been officers…NAWG Continues Push for a New Farm Bill
Published November 28, 2023
National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President of Policy Communication Jake Westlin says education continues for the next farm bill. “A lot of these members have never voted on a farm bill and our number one priority is protecting crop…New Leadership for NAWG
Published March 13, 2023
Leadership of the National Association of Wheat Growers will turn over to Oregon farmer Brent Cheyne. Cheyne says one of his biggest priorities is working toward a 2023 Farm Bill that really benefits producers. “I’m looking forward to being a…NAWG Passes Resolution Inviting ND Grain Growers Back
Published March 10, 2022
The National Association of Wheat Growers board of directors passed a resolution inviting the North Dakota Grain Growers Association to rejoin the association ahead of the next farm bill. Newly-elected NAWG President Nicole Berg said the vote was unanimous. "We'll…NAWG Will Iron Out Farm Bill Priorities Later This Spring
Published March 10, 2022
The farm bill priorities for the National Association of Wheat Growers are typically ironed out at the Commodity Classic. "Talking with colleagues in corn and soybeans, normally we come out of the Commodity Classic with our top ten priorities, but…