Articles tagged under: NAWG
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…Keeping U.S. Wheat Competitive
Published December 16, 2021
Eighteen U.S. Senators sent a letter this week to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai asking them to pursue a WTO case against India’s domestic support of wheat production. The letter says American farmers are operating…Ag Groups Working to Determine COVID-19 Impact
Published April 9, 2020
Agriculture groups are working with the USDA to determine the economic impact of the coronavirus. The National Association of Wheat Growers is getting recommendations from growers across the country and paying attention to any disruptions taking place at ports. "We're…Westlin Joins NAWG Staff
Published October 10, 2019
The National Association of Wheat Growers has a new government relations representative. Most recently, Jake Westlin was with Forbes Tate Partners as a research and policy analyst. Previously, Westlin was a legislative aide to former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp.NAWG Weighs In on New MFP Program
Published May 24, 2019
The National Association of Wheat Growers joined President Trump at the White House for the new trade mitigation package announcement. CEO Chandler Goule says he is glad the administration has potentially offered better payments in the new Market Facilitation Program.…NAWG Leaders Promote Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 11, 2018
National Association of Wheat Growers leadership met with congressional leaders to provide input on the farm bill. NAWG Chief Executive Officer Chandler Goule questions if there will be enough votes in the House to block harmful amendments. In the Upper…