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NAWG Pushes for Farm Bill Progress

Published April 27, 2026

National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer wants to keep the pressure on as the farm bill moves to the Senate. In his view, the current farm policy is outdated, noting the existing law dates back to 2018 and…

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Published April 1, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is calling on federal regulators to remove countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, arguing the policy is increasing costs for U.S. farmers. NAWG says fertilizer makes up about 38 percent of…

Farm Groups Praise House Farm Bill Progress

Published March 6, 2026

Farm groups are applauding the House Agriculture Committee for advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The bill passed committee on a bipartisan 34 to 17 vote and now moves a step closer to consideration by the…

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NAWG Backs Supreme Court Review of Bayer Case

Published January 19, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is backing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could clarify whether the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act blocks state failure-to-warn claims when the EPA hasn’t…

Farm Groups Praise New Bridge Payment Program

Published December 8, 2025

Farm groups are praising the Trump administration’s new bridge payment program, designed to provide immediate support for U.S. farmers facing rising input costs and market disruptions. The National Association of Wheat Growers says the program will help wheat farmers navigate…

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Potash, Phosphate Added to Critical Minerals List

Published November 7, 2025

The Interior Department has added potash and phosphate to its updated list of critical minerals. This list includes items that are needed for economic and national security. The push has been on to add these fertilizer components to the list…

Mixed Reaction on MAHA Report

Published September 10, 2025

Agriculture groups are voicing both support and concern following the release of the Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy. The National Pork Producers Council said the updated plan reflects more input from farmers than the Commission’s initial May report, but…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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NAWG Pushes for Farm Bill Progress

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Farm Groups Praise House Farm Bill Progress

NAWG Backs Supreme Court Review of Bayer Case

Farm Groups Praise New Bridge Payment Program

Potash, Phosphate Added to Critical Minerals List

Mixed Reaction on MAHA Report

NAWG Pushes Back on MAHA Report

Wheat Growers Support Boosts to PLC and Crop Insurance

Goule Announces Departure

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