NAWG Press Releases

Anaheim, CA (March 02, 2018) – On March 01, 2018, the United States Senate confirmed Gregg Doud to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Trade is a top priority for U.S. wheat farmers and this nomination is welcome news for our growers. “We believe the confirmation of Gregg […]

The Facts About Glyphosate, Part 1: How Do Wheat Growers Use Glyphosate? This blog is the first in a five-part series, titled “The Facts About Glyphosate”, sharing the facts about glyphosate and its use in the production of wheat in the United States. Wheat production occurs in the United States across 42 states, in a […]

Anaheim CA (March 01, 2018) U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are extremely disappointed in the decision announced today to impose sweeping tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. We have repeatedly warned that the risks of retaliation and the precedent set by such a policy have serious potential consequences […]

Anaheim, CA (February 27, 2018) – Today, the United States Senate confirmed Bill Northey to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services at the United States Department of Agriculture. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement: “NAWG commends the U.S. Senate for confirming the appointment of Bill Northey to be […]

Anaheim, CA (February 27, 2018) – Citing harm to the nation’s agriculture economy, Judge William Shubb of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting California from implementing its “false and misleading” Prop 65 labeling requirement for the herbicide glyphosate. The injunction was sought by more than a dozen […]

Unjustified, False Prop 65 Listing Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2018) – As the state of California attempts to implement a policy that would cause massive damage to American farmers, a national agriculture coalition is going to court tomorrow with a reasonable request: halt California’s extreme action until the judge can consider all of the facts. […]

Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2018) – Today, President Trump released his FY2019 Budget which reduces the budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture by 16-percent from the 2017 enacted level. The proposed budget also calls for cuts to vital Farm Bill programs, including crop insurance and other key safety net provisions. “The Administration’s proposed cuts […]

Washington, D.C. (February 09, 2018) – Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) officially recognized Senator Steve Daines (MT-R) as the 2017 Wheat Leader of the Year. NAWG President and Outlook, Montana farmer Gordon Stoner, presented Senator Daines with the Wheat Leader of the Year award yesterday. “In my home state of Montana, wheat […]

Washington, D.C. (February 06, 2018) Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced that the Illinois Wheat Association has officially joined NAWG, becoming the 21st affiliated state association. “The Illinois wheat industry carries a long and rich history within the state,” said Gordon Stoner, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers and Outlook, […]

Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2018) – Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address as President. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement in response: “While the President addressed many issues of importance to the American people, it was unfortunate that he did not focus more of his remarks on […]

  415 2nd Street, NE l Ste. 200 l Washington, D.C. l 20004 l 202-547-7800 Web: wheatworld.org Twitter: @wheatworld For Immediate Release Contact: Caitlin Eannello 240-423-4345 (Cell) “Wheat Organizations from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico Call for Successful NAFTA Agreement”  Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2018) – Today, organizations along the North American wheat value chain […]

Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2-018) — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are expressing concern that a revised Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that excludes the United States puts overseas demand for U.S. wheat at serious risk.   “On January 23, 2017, exactly one year ago, President Trump announced the United […]