Another week has passed in Washington without progress or a plan for passing a five-year farm bill or an extension of the farm law that expired on Sept. 30. Congressional agriculture leaders have expressed varying levels of optimism on the issue throughout the week, but as days go by, hope appears to be fading and [...]

News this week of a “shotgun sequence” of the wheat genome inspired excitement about the possibilities for breakthrough science based on increased understanding of the crop’s complex genetic make-up.

USDA numbers reflected this week what farmers have known for awhile: much of the nation’s winter wheat land is bone dry and struggling to produce a crop.

Top agriculture advisors and policymakers are beginning to depart the Obama Administration as the president’s second term nears.

NAWG wishes all of our readers a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family! The full newsletter will return next week; updates are also available at www.twitter.com/wheatworld.

Members of Congress are back in Washington, D.C., for a much-anticipated lame duck session, but, so far, no farm bill game plan has become apparent.

Agriculture organizations are sounding the alarm about estate tax changes that could break up family farms if Congress does not act to stop them before January.

November is the first true month of fall, the month of celebrations of thanksgiving and, appropriately, the official month to celebrate a standard on most American dinner tables: bread.

Do you know any students looking for money to pay for college? Applications for the Jerry Minore Memorial Scholarship program are due Dec. 1, 2012, to the National Wheat Foundation offices.

The long-awaited election is over! This quick update focuses on results and wheat grower priorities in the coming lame duck session of Congress. More from NAWG is always available at www.twitter.com/wheatworld and www.facebook.com/wheatworld.

NAWG’s leaders have had a busy week including meetings, a hurricane and an upcoming election. Here’s a quick update on major happenings; even more from NAWG is always available at www.twitter.com/wheatworld and www.facebook.com/wheatworld.