For Immediate Release

NAWG Applauds House for Passing Farm Bill

A statement from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Bing Von Bergen, a wheat farmer and seedsman from Moccasin, Mont:

“I and my fellow wheat growers applaud the House for passing the farm bill conference report this morning.  We look forward to a speedy vote in the Senate and the President’s signature as soon as possible.  This bill provides our nation’s wheat farmers with the certainty they need and deserve. “

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Contact: Brooke Shupe, NAWG director of government affairs for risk management, BShupe@wheatworld.org

About NAWG

NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national level. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.