NAWG

Officers of the National Association of Wheat Growers are in Washington, D.C. this week meeting with members of Congress.  The wheat growers are stressing the importance of passing a farm bill this year.  NAWG President Jimmie Musick of Oklahoma says its “critical” to talk with lawmakers about completing the farm bill reauthorization before the current farm bill expires.   Members of the Kansas ..

The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate.  The groups are asking for a preliminary injunction against California’s Prop 65 regulation, which requires labeling any product that may contain glyphosate, such as commodities.   NAWG Preside...

The National Association of Wheat Growers announced their new leadership from the Commodity Classic in San Antonio Thursday.  David Schemm, a third generation wheat farmer from western Kansas was elected president of the Association.   “I originally started with the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers,” said Schemm. “I really found a pa...

Wheat farmers across the Nation are dealing with very low, and in some cases, record low commodity prices.  National Association of Wheat Growers President Gordon Stoner says he’s confident better days are ahead for growers.  The Montana wheat growers was quick to note that grain prices are cyclical.   “In th...

While early in the conversation, the National Association of Wheat Growers says the low commodity prices must be considered when discussing the 2018 Farm Bill.  Former NAWG President and current Washtucna farmer Brett Blankenship told the Washington Ag Network growers in the Northwest are faring better than those in other parts of the nation.  ...