Press Releases:
Jul 23, 2015
NAWG praises members of the United States House of Representatives for passing the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a 275-150 vote today and establishing a uniform, science-based, voluntary food labeling standard. “The bipartisan efforts showcased today reflects the support from American consumers and farmers toward a consistent and transparent food label that is […]
Jul 14, 2015
Harvest season is in full swing for much of the country’s wheat growers. This year’s added precipitation has made disease more prominent in many wheat-growing states including Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency, high levels of vomitoxin may result in either a discount in price or […]
Jun 29, 2015
Following is a joint statement from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). Today marks the end of a successful bipartisan effort and the beginning of better prospects for agricultural trade as President Obama signs Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into law. “With reauthorization of TPA, the President has a prime […]
Jun 24, 2015
The Senate once again affirmed its commitment to world trade today by passing legislation to reauthorize Trade Promotion Authority with a 60-38 vote. NAWG President Brett Blankenship issued the following statement: “Wheat farmers commend the Senate and the House of Representatives for renewing their commitment to trade and reauthorizing Trade Promotion Authority. As the U.S. […]
Jun 23, 2015
Today, the Senate voted to invoke cloture to bring the final vote on Trade Promotion Authority to the full Senate tomorrow. Following is a statement from NAWG President Brett Blankenship, wheat grower from Washtucna, Wash.: “We are extremely pleased the Senate showed their commitment to trade today as they prepare for a final vote on […]
Jun 18, 2015
NAWG praised the U.S. House of Representatives for reauthorizing Trade Promotion Authority that passed with a 218-208 vote. NAWG President Brett Blankenship issued the following statement: “Trade Promotion Authority is undeniably important to the U.S. wheat industry and American agriculture. On behalf of U.S. wheat growers, we applaud the House for their commitment to increasing […]
Jun 18, 2015
Today NAWG applauded the House Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee for holding an important hearing on the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and demonstrating the urgent need for legislation that would establish uniform, science-based food labeling standards. “The current situation of individual states having unique labeling requirements is not workable or sustainable. NAWG supports […]
Jun 12, 2015
NAWG is pleased that the U.S. House of Representatives today took a step to show that there is support for reauthorizing Trade Promotion Authority. Following the vote, NAWG President, Brett Blankenship made the following statement: “I’m pleased that the House has the votes to approve Trade Promotion Authority. For those voting yes, it was a courageous […]
Jun 09, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protect Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released the final rule interpreting the definition of “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The National Association of Wheat Growers sees this as creating more confusion for farmers, not less. “The final WOTUS rule extends well beyond the intent of the […]
Jun 04, 2015
Yesterday Senators Crapo (R-ID) and McCaskill (D-MO) reintroduced legislation to end the need for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for certain pesticide applications. “NAWG applauds the introduction of this legislation that would bring regulatory clarity on pesticide applications and we urge the Senate to pass the bill,” said NAWG President, Brett Blankenship, […]
May 21, 2015
Following is a joint statement from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). Yesterday, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) jointly called for improvements in Canada’s treatment of U.S. wheat classes in a letter to Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Gerry Ritz, and […]
May 12, 2015
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announces the addition of Steve Joehl as director of research and technology to the wheat growers’ team. Joehl will be responsible for coordinating programs to enhance and expedite the commercialization of wheat innovations through public and private research programs. He will also lead federal research appropriations and other […]