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NAWG Applauds House Committee on Agriculture Advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

For Immediate Release Contact:

Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org

NAWG Applauds House Committee on Agriculture Advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2025) – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with a vote of 34-17. In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President and Idaho farmer Jamie Kress made the following statement:

“NAWG thanks Chairman Thompson for his leadership in moving the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 forward. Wheat farmers continue to face rising supply costs, low commodity prices, and uncertainty in global markets. We applaud the Committee’s work and bipartisan support to provide much-needed certainty.

“But Congress’ farm bill work has just begun. NAWG encourages Speaker Johnson to bring the farm bill to House floor and we call on Members of Congress to support its passage. By advancing this legislation, Congress can address key priorities for wheat farmers including modernizing the Farm Credit title, permanently transferring Food for Peace to USDA, strengthening trade promotion programs, reauthorizing CRP, and ensuring  science-based labeling for crop protection tools. These provisions matter to farmers across the country, and we look forward to working together with the House and Senate to get them across the finish line.

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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.