Press Releases:
Apr 30, 2015
During a press conference today, a bipartisan group of senators announced the Federal Water Quality Protection Act that requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rewrite the proposed waters of the U.S. regulation. President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), Brett Blankenship, issued the following statement. “We […]
Apr 21, 2015
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) sent a letter to the House Agriculture Committee concerning the Grains Standards Act that is up for reauthorization at the end of September. NAWG believes there must be a mechanism in place to ensure that the flow of trade is not disrupted and urges Congress to reject attempts […]
Apr 16, 2015
USDA Issues Conservation Compliance Rule On Thursday, April 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted its final conservation compliance rule for federal crop insurance premium support. It is available here for review and will be officially published in the Federal Register next week, followed by a 60-day public comment period. NAWG staff joined others from the […]
Apr 16, 2015
The U.S. wheat industry applauds bipartisan support for the introduction of legislation to modernize and renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 includes improvements to the 2002 TPA law that are key to establishing the groundwork for progressive trade negotiations and outcomes for U.S. farmers and businesses. […]
Mar 30, 2015
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announces the addition of Brian A. Oakes as the Director of Operations to the wheat growers’ team. Oakes will assist in office management and coordination, and will work closely with the policy team to execute Wheat Policy strategy. “Brian’s proven hard work will be a great addition to […]
Mar 26, 2015
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) expressed concern about the claims of a recent, stand-alone report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that moves to reclassify glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen. NAWG President Brett Blankenship, a wheat farmer from Washtucna, Wash., provided the following statement on the issue: “I appreciate […]
Mar 25, 2015
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) applauds the introduction today of legislation that will create a national, science-based labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and urges Congress to quickly pass the bill. “We are pleased by the introduction of this bipartisan legislation. A uniform standard will bring the clarity desired by […]
Mar 16, 2015
Wheat Growers Welcome Former Sen. Johnson Staff to Head Policy Team Washington D.C. – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announces the addition of agriculture policy veteran Joshua Tonsager to lead the organization’s Washington-based government affairs team. Tonsager will serve as legislative director for NAWG, overseeing the policy team and will be working on […]
Mar 12, 2015
Following is a joint statement from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). Washington, D.C. — After participating in a “learning journey” to Cuba March 1 to 4, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) have joined members of the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba […]
Mar 03, 2015
March 3, 2015 –Washington wheat farmer Bret Blankenship was elected as the new President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) at the Association’s Board of Directors meeting Thursday, February 26. “I’m looking forward to a very productive year for NAWG and America’s wheat growers. I have high expectations for my tenure, and I […]
Feb 13, 2015
Following is a joint statement from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). On Feb. 12, 2015, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced major legislation that would end the U.S. trade embargo of Cuba. The bill would end the restrictions on U.S. companies doing […]
Jan 28, 2015
U.S. House of Representative from Ohio Robert “Bob” Gibbs was selected as the 2014 Wheat Leader of the Year Award by the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) at the annual Wheat Industry Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. NAWG President Paul Penner, a farmer from Kansas, presented Representative Gibbs the award this morning in Rep. […]