Archive for March 2011 Press Releases
Wheat Growers Applaud House Passage of NPDES Permitting Bill
March 31, 2011
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) was extremely pleased to see Thursday’s House passage of H.R. 872, a bill to remove duplicative new permitting requirements related to pesticide applications. The bill passed by a 292 to 134 vote.
Hurst Elected NAWG President at 2011 Commodity Classic
March 5, 2011
Idaho wheat producer Wayne Hurst was elected and installed as president of the National Association of Wheat Growers at the organization’s Board of Directors meeting held Saturday.
Commodity Statement on Federal Deficit and Debt Reduction
March 5, 2011
Joint statement from Commodity Classic on the federal budget and deficit reduction.
Special Friday Update on Classic, Hill Activities
March 4, 2011
An update on Classic and Hill activities from the week of Feb. 28 to March 4, 2011.
Bright Future of Wheat on Display at 2011 Classic Trade Show
March 3, 2011
Wheat growers and other attendees of the 2011 Commodity Classic kicked off the show’s major events Thursday afternoon with the opening of the Classic trade show, the largest ever in the history of the event.
Grassroots Policy Set to Take Shape at NAWG Policy Meetings
March 2, 2011
Wheat growers who volunteer to represent their state producer organizations on the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) Board of Directors are in Tampa, Fla., this week to meet as part of the 2011 Commodity Classic.
Wheat Growers Head to 2011 Commodity Classic in Tampa
March 1, 2011
Wheat growers from around the United States arrived in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday to begin the policy meetings and networking events that will highlight the 2011 Commodity Classic.
