Tag Archives: NAWG

From Farm Progress Do you grow wheat like your dad or grandfather did? Probably not. What does that mean for the environment? What lessons apply to growing wheat today? Three national wheat organizations decided to find out. The National Association of Wheat Growers, U.S. Wheat Associates and National Wheat Foundation commissioned researchers at two ag colleges to cooperatively conduct a ... Read More »

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that its CEO, Chandler Goule, will be stepping down from his position in July 2025. “The past nine years at NAWG have been incredibly rewarding. I am confident that NAWG is in a stronger position today than when I first started. One of my proudest accomplishments has been winning our Prop ... Read More »

The National Association of Wheat Growers has been around for 75 years. Their mission remains the same, advocating for wheat growers coast to coast! RFD TV has a video on their website celebrating this milestone. There’s a couple of familiar faces scattered through it! Watch the video. Read More »

From Brownfield Ag News An Oregon wheat farmer remains concerned about exports in 2025. Former president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Brent Cheyne, says there aren’t enough markets domestically to support the current U.S. wheat crop. “Eighty-nine percent of our crop is exported to the Pacific Rim, so I have no idea how you would consume all of ... Read More »

This week, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomes Anthony Peña as the new Policy Manager. Anthony brings valuable experience from his nearly three-year tenure as Government Relations Manager at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA). Before PNWA, Peña served for years with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray as Regional District Director and Representative. Anthony is from Vancouver, Wash., and ... Read More »

In mid-January, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Pat Clements as president during their 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Clements is a 6th generation wheat grower and livestock farmer from Springfield, Ken., and has spent 47 years in the farm supply business. Clements has previously served as chairman of the Kentucky Seed Improvement Association board, chairman of ... Read More »

From the National Association of Wheat Growers On July 12, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) joined five other commodity groups in sending a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo asking her to consider the impacts on farmers as she reviews a petition by the agricultural chemical company, Corteva, that would place duties on imports of the ... Read More »

In April, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and over 30 agriculture organizations sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging enhanced engagement on trade policies to bolster our global competitive standing around the world. Recommitting to an aggressive trade agenda, holding parties accountable to commitments, and improving trade enforcement mechanisms are critical steps that need ... Read More »

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Keeff Felty as president during their 2024 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. Felty is a fourth-generation farmer in the Altus area of Oklahoma. He farms cotton, sesame, and pastureland along with his wheat crops. He brings experience from his time with the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and the Oklahoma State Support Committee ... Read More »

Last month, Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) leaders took part in the National Association of Wheat Growers’ (NAWG) annual fall conference in Cincinnati. WAWG leaders sit on many of NAWG’s committees, including Operations and Planning, Budget, Environment and Research, Domestic Trade and Policy, and a special climate and sustainability committee.  Michelle Hennings, WAWG’s executive director, said much of the ... Read More »