Weekly Update for
August 13

Tune into the July/August edition of the NAWG Podcast. In this episode, we introduce NAWG's new Policy Manager, Ross Bodine, who joins us to discuss the latest developments in federal crop protection policy and what they mean for wheat growers across the country. Next, we catch up with Jeff Blackwood to break down the final decision in the Durnell v. Monsanto Supreme Court case and explore its implications for farmers and manufacturers. Finally, we sit down with NAWG Vice President of Policy and Communications Anthony Peña for an update on the latest trade developments, and with NAWG Vice President Nathan Keane to discuss the real-world impacts that tariff policies are having on producers. 

The FDA has proposed a rule that would require manufacturers to notify the agency when determining that a substance added to human or animal food is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). FDA said the changes are intended to increase transparency around ingredients in the food supply. Additionally, FDA submitted a white paper with a proposed definition of “ultra-processed foods” to the Office of Management and Budget. Although the paper has not been publicly released, it has received criticism from the food industry.

Our friends at the Grain Foods Foundation have a tremendous amount of information about the nutrition of grain foods on their website. Grain foods, both whole and refined, contribute fiber, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium to the American diet. Many Americans fall short on several important nutrients such as fiber, folate and iron. So, enjoy your sandwich bread, pizza crust, pasta and more knowing that you are enjoying delicious and healthy food.

Farmers from eleven different states that do not have affiliation with NAWG yet entered the National Wheat Yield Contest this year and have become NAWG members. We are happy to welcome these 57 new members and wish them good luck in the contest.