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From farmpolicynews.illinois.edu AgWeek’s Noah Fish reported that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture already has obligated more than $6 billion in payments under its new Farmer Bridge Assistance program just days after enrollment opened.” “The program, intended to help farmers facing tight margins and weak commodity prices for the 2025 crop year, has drawn strong early participation from producers across the ... Read More »

On March 5, 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 ... Read More »

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed its new officer team on Feb. 27 at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Atonio, Texas. These officers will begin their one-year terms, continuing NAWG’s mission to promote the needs of our nation’s wheat growers. Jamie Kress of Idaho will serve as president, Nathan Keane of Montana will serve as vice president, ... Read More »

From the Capital Press U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon has mostly agreed to plaintiffs’ requests to increase spill over dams and lower reservoir levels on the Columbia and Snake rivers, in an injunction issued Feb. 25 in Oregon District Court. Stakeholders say the order will further hamper navigation on the rivers, but somewhat tempers impacts to power users and ... Read More »

On Feb. 26, 2026, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) expressed disagreement regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction in litigation involving the four lower Snake River dams. Overall, the ruling will increase the risk of harm to infrastructure, listed species, and public safety while failing to provide substantiated evidence that ... Read More »

On Feb. 20, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA enrollment period opens Feb. 23 and closes ... Read More »

From AgWeb The executive order outlines why and how USDA will ensure adequate supplies of elemental phosphates and glyphosate herbicides. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From world-grain.com Forty farm and agricultural groups, including the National Association of Wheat Growers, on Feb. 5 announced the formation of the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement (USMCA), underscoring its role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements. As part of the launch, the group unveiled a new website ... Read More »

In response to the recent announcement by Florida officials regarding glyphosate and bread products, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), North American Miller’s Association (NAMA), and American Bakers Association (ABA) issued the following joint statement: “Our nation’s farmers, millers, and bakers proudly serve families and communities as they champion safe, consistent, accessible, and affordable bread. Food safety is the ... Read More »

From the National Association of Wheat Growers On Jan. 29, 2026, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Jamie Kress as president during their 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Jamie and her husband, Cory, own and operate an 8,500-acre dryland farm in the Rockland Valley of eastern Idaho. Their farm is comprised primarily of winter and spring wheat, ... Read More »