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What a week in Washington! The farm bill is finally gaining traction and hopes are high new farm policy will be finalized this summer. Here’s a quick update on happenings in the capital. Please also join us online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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House and Senate Ag Committees Complete Farm Bill Mark-Ups
A statement from National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Bing Von Bergen, a wheat farmer from Moccasin, Mont.:
“The leaders of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and the farmers we represent across the country are excited and grateful for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees’ passage of farm bill legislation over the last two days.
A statement from National Association of Wheat Growers President Bing Von Bergen, a wheat farmer from Moccasin, Mont.:
“I and my fellow wheat leaders are gratified for the progress underway in the House of Representatives toward a new, long-term farm bill. We appreciate the diligence shown by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) in writing the draft farm bill they released today and pressing for floor time this summer.
A statement from National Association of Wheat Growers President Bing Von Bergen, a wheat farmer from Moccasin, Mont.:
“On behalf of wheat growers across the country, the National Association of Wheat Growers applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) for their work on the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.
NAWG’s Washington offices have been buzzing this week with activity related to spring policy meetings and preparation for Hill action related to the farm bill and other legislation. A quick report on these activities is below. Please also join us online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Farm Bill Mark-Ups on Tap Next Week for House and Senate Ag Committees
Congress has been out this week for a spring recess, but the NAWG office has been staying busy preparing for the work period ahead. Here’s a quick update on wheat happenings and crucial policy issues. Please also join us online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Longtime soybean industry executive Jim Palmer has been named chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).
Palmer was selected by the NAWG Board of Directors after a search process led by the NAWG officers and grower-leaders of the National Wheat Foundation, NAWG’s affiliated charitable organization.
He will officially begin work with the Association and Foundation as of June 1, though he plans to meet with NAWG’s grower-leaders and staff throughout the month of May.
Wheat College strives to arm farmers with information they can take home to increase yields.
Head to the field with Farm Journal Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer and Farm Journal High-Yield Wheat Expert Phil Needham.
Hello again from Washington, D.C! We hope you find this quick update helpful, and we always welcome feedback at wheatworld (at) wheatworld.org. Please also join us online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Reports from House, Senate Indicate Farm Bill Movement in May
There’s been much disconcerting news in our nation this week and several rough storms in wheat country. We hope this update finds our readers safe and as optimistic as possible for the crop season and our mutual futures. As always, please join us online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
House Ag Committee Farm Bill Mark-Up Set for May 15
The NAWG offices have been hopping this week with farmers in town for business meetings and the industry’s annual wheat research fly-in. We hope you find this update useful, and we’re always available online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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President’s Budget Proposes Changes to Crop Insurance, Food Aid, Research
As policymakers struggle to set federal funding priorities for the coming years and craft a new, five-year farm bill, wheat researchers, farmers, millers and bakers are on Capitol Hill together, pressing the importance of long-term and stable agriculture research funding.
Nearly 30 stakeholders from every region of the country are in town this week for the wheat industry’s annual fly-in focusing on innovation in the public sector, which continues to produce the vast majority of new wheat varieties adapted to the challenges farmers face.
Winter Wheat Slipping -- The latest National Agricultural Statistics Service report classifies 49% of Nebraska's winter wheat as poor or very poor. Greg Kruger, UNL Extension cropping systems specialist, describes winter wheat condition near North Platte.
NAWG staff and grower-leaders spent the last week of Congress’ spring recess preparing for upcoming meetings and – with any luck – movement on important policy issues in the new work period. Here’s a quick update, and we’re always available online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Congress Returns Next Week; Senate Farm Bill Mark-Up Expected in Late April
Spring has not quite sprung in Washington, with a late-season snow fall here on Monday. We hope this quick update finds you with good weather for the week. Please join us between updates online at www.facebook.com/wheatworld and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Congress on Two-Week Spring Recess
NAWG Newsletter – Quick Edition: Week of March 21, 2013
We hope everyone had a great National Ag Day this past Tuesday. Remember, updates are always available at www.facebook.com/wheatworld.org and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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Congress Approves CR
Spring is right around the corner, and so is the annual spring Wheat Research Fly-In. Remember, updates are always available at www.facebook.com/wheatworld.org and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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House and Senate Release FY2014 Proposed Budgets
NAWG Newsletter – Quick Edition: Week of March 7, 2013
We hope everyone had a great time at the Commodity Classic, and extend a warm welcome to our 2013-2014 NAWG Officers. Remember, updates are always available at www.facebook.com/wheatworld.org and www.twitter.com/wheatworld.
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CBO Updates Savings Estimates for Farm Bills
Listen to NAWG Environment and Renewable Resources Committee Vice Chairman Dayton Christensen discuss his committee’s meeting at the 2013 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 27, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Kissimmee, Fla. – Visitors to the Wheat Industry Booth at the 2013 Commodity Classic are getting the opportunity to learn about the important role wheat plays in human lives and to express their opinions to their legislators.
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) work together to present the Wheat Industry Booth each year. This year’s show runs until Saturday at noon.
Listen to NAWG Operations and Planning Committee Chairman Wayne Hurst discuss his committee’s meeting at the 2013 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 27, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Kissimmee, Fla. – Montana wheat and barley farmer Bing Von Bergen was elected and installed as the new president of the National Association of Wheat Growers at the Association’s Board of Directors meeting Thursday.
Von Bergen is a native of Moccasin, Mont., in the center part of the state. Prior to becoming a NAWG officer, he served in the officer corps of the Montana Grain Growers Association for five years and on the NAWG Board, chairing the Domestic and Trade Policy Committee in 2008 and 2009.
Von Bergen Installed as NAWG President At Commodity Classic
Listen to NAWG Domestic and Trade Policy Committee Chairman Brad Thykeson discuss his committee’s meeting at the 2013 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 27, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Listen to NAWG Research and Technology Committee Chairman Ben Barstow discuss his committee’s meeting at the 2013 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 27, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.