Press Releases:
Jun 22, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2018) – Today, NAWG, along with many state wheat grower organizations, sent a letter from more than 638 organizations to the Senate urging them to oppose the introduction of harmful crop insurance amendments as the Farm Bill moves to the floor. “In the letter, NAWG states its opposition to harmful amendments […]
Jun 21, 2018
Media Contact: Caitlin Eannello, ceannello@wheatworld.org or 202.547.7800 Washington, D.C. (June 21, 2018) – Today, with a vote of 213-211, the House of Representatives passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG commends the House of Representatives for working to move the Farm Bill forward […]
Jun 19, 2018
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2018 Contact: Caitlin Eannello, Director of Communications, National Association of Wheat Growers, (240) 423-4345, ceannello@wheatworld.org Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications, U.S. Wheat Associates, (703) 650-0251, smercer@uswheat.org Joint Statement: Give U.S. Wheat Farmers the Freedom to Compete Washington, D.C. — The […]
Jun 13, 2018
Denies California’s Effort to Set Aside Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting California from Enforcing Glyphosate Labeling Requirement Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2018) – In another win for U.S. agriculture and the national agriculture coalition fighting California’s false and misleading Prop 65 labeling requirement for glyphosate, U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb, for the Eastern District of California, […]
Jun 13, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2018) – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture marked-up its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG commends the Senate Agriculture Committee for working together to move the Farm Bill forward and out of Committee. It’s vital for the bill to […]
Jun 13, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2018) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) again applauds the Senate Committee on Agriculture for introducing a bi-partisan Farm Bill that we hope can quickly move through the chamber. Today, NAWG sent a letter to the Senate Ag Committee outlining provisions that are beneficial for wheat growers and noted […]
Jun 08, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2018) – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture introduced its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG commends the Senate Agriculture Committee for working together to introduce a bi-partisan bill that supports farmers and agriculture. While NAWG is still reviewing the […]
May 18, 2018
Media Contact: Caitlin Eannello, NAWG Director of Communications 202.547.7800 or ceannello@wheatworld.org Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2018) – Today, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, or the 2018 Farm Bill, failed to garner the needed votes to pass out of the House. NAWG President and Sentinel, Oklahoma farmer Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG is […]
May 17, 2018
Media Contact: Caitlin Eannello, NAWG Director of Communications 202.547.7800 or ceannello@wheatworld.org Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2018) – Following yesterday’s House Rules Committee meeting to determine which amendments would be considered, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2) now heads to the House floor for debates and amendment votes. In anticipation of the debate, […]
May 09, 2018
Contact: Caitlin Eannello, Director of Communications, National Association of Wheat Growers, (240) 423-4345, ceannello@wheatworld.org Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications, U.S. Wheat Associates, (703) 650-0251, smercer@uswheat.org Wheat Groups Welcome Counternotification on India’s Reports to WTO Washington, D.C. (May 09, 2018) — This week, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) formally questioned data […]
May 08, 2018
Washington, D.C. (May 08, 2018) – This week, NAWG officers are traveling to Washington D.C. for their annual Fly-in to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss the importance of passing a Farm Bill this year. A few NAWG state associations are also hitting the Hill including the Kansas Association of Wheat […]
Apr 18, 2018
Washington, D.C. (April 18, 2018) Today, the House Committee on Agriculture marked-up its version of the 2018 Farm Bill, or H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG commends the House Agriculture Committee on continuing to move the Farm Bill forward and urges a […]