Heads Up: Wheat in DC:
Apr 23, 2026
One Set of Rules – and Facts – MatterIn a few days, the Supreme Court will hear Monsanto v. Durnell, a case that has drawn significant attention across agriculture. At its core, the question is straightforward: does the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempt a state-level ‘failure-to-warn’ claim that directly contradicts the scientific findings […]
Apr 08, 2026
If there’s one constant in agriculture, it’s that no one succeeds alone. The challenges facing wheat growers today – high input costs fueled by inflation and tariffs, uncertainty in global markets, regulatory pressures, non-science-based rhetoric, and a fragile farm economy – are complex and, at times, controversial. That is exactly why collaboration remains at the […]
Mar 25, 2026
Every year, wheat growers across the country push the boundaries of what’s possible in their fields. The National Wheat Foundation’s Wheat Yield Contest is where that innovation, ingenuity, and hard work come into focus – and it continues to demonstrate just how much potential exists in American wheat. The National Wheat Yield Contest is more […]
Mar 11, 2026
American agriculture is often described as a modern miracle, and for good reason. Over the past century, farmers have grown more food on fewer acres, improved environmental stewardship, and strengthened food security both at home and abroad. These gains didn’t happen by accident. They were made possible in large part by sustained public investment in […]
Feb 27, 2026
This past week, NAWG was proud to join thousands of farmers and industry leaders in San Antonio for the 30th annual Commodity Classic. Milestone anniversaries offer a valuable moment to reflect, and this year’s Classic was a powerful reminder of just how interconnected – and resilient – agriculture truly is, especially at a time when growers […]
Feb 11, 2026
We just received some encouraging news for wheat growers and rural America. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson announced plans to move forward with committee mark-up and finish the House version of the Farm Bill in the coming weeks. After years of extensions and uncertainty, this commitment matters. For farm families, the Farm Bill […]
Jan 30, 2026
This week was a remarkable reminder of why NAWG’s advocacy matters – and who makes it possible. Despite a major snowstorm that disrupted travel across much of the country, wheat growers from our member states made the trip to Washington, D.C., for NAWG’s Winter Conference and fly-in. Their willingness to step away from the farm, […]
Jan 13, 2026
Welcome to Heads Up Wheat in DC, a new member-focused column connecting the work NAWG is doing in Washington with what it means for wheat growers across the country. This column is about advocacy—where we’re leading, where we’re pushing, and how policy decisions affect your farm and the wheat sector. We begin with important progress. […]