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NAWG Names Ross Bodine Policy Manager

For Immediate Release Contact:

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

NAWG Names Ross Bodine Policy Manager

Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is pleased to announce that Ross Bodine has joined the organization as Policy Manager. In this role, Bodine will support NAWG’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies, working to advance federal policy priorities on behalf of U.S. wheat growers.

Prior to joining NAWG, Bodine served as a Government Relations Intern with CropLife America, where he supported federal and state advocacy initiatives and helped coordinate the D.C. Agriculture Intern Network. He also brings hands-on research experience from his time as an undergraduate research assistant under Dr. Dean Riechers at the University of Illinois, as well as industry experience through internships with Corteva Agriscience and KWS Wheat. Ross earned his Bachelor of Science in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

“I’m excited to join NAWG and advocate on behalf of wheat growers across the country,” said NAWG Policy Manager Ross Bodine. “Growing up around agriculture, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply these policies affect farm families and rural communities.   At a time when agriculture is central to major policy conversations in Washington, I look forward to working alongside the NAWG team to ensure wheat growers’ voices are heard and their priorities remain front and center.””

“Ross brings a great combination of technical knowledge and policy proficiency to our team,” said NAWG CEO Sam Kieffer. “His energy, familiarity with hands-on agriculture research, and early DC policy experiences will complement the NAWG team as we continue to advance policies that support wheat growers and rural communities.”

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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.