NAWG Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Urges ITC to Revoke Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2026) – Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Report Calls Attention to Costly Fertilizer Tariffs Impacting Wheat Growers Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers released a new report highlighting the significant financial burden that countervailing duties (CVD) on phosphate fertilizer imports have placed on U.S. wheat […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Applauds House Committee on Agriculture Advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2025) – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with a vote of 34-17. […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org 2026/2027 NAWG Officers Begin One Year Terms Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed its new officer team today at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Atonio, TX. These officers will begin their one-year terms, continuing NAWG’s mission […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Welcomes ‘One Farmer, One File’ Initiative Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement of the “One Farmer, One File” initiative. The initiative aims to create a single, streamlined […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Reacts to Supreme Court Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump Decision Washington, D.C. (February 20, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding tariffs imposed under the International […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Urges House Ag Committee to Advance Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2026) – Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) sent a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member Angie […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Honors 2025 Wheat Advocates Washington, D.C. (February 13, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) awarded Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Boozman (R-AR), and Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA 15) with its 2025 Wheat Advocate award. The Wheat […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Miller’s Association and American Bakers Association Address Florida Glyphosate Announcement Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2026) – In response to the recent announcement by Florida officials regarding glyphosate and bread products, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), North […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Applauds USDA Purchase of 211,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Commodities for Food for Peace Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2026) – National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement that it intends to purchase 211,000 […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Elects New Officers with Jamie Kress as President Washington, D.C. (January 29, 2026) – Today, 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 […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org NAWG Awards Congressman Tracey Mann with the 2025 Wheat Leader of the Year Award Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) awarded U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) with its 2025 Wheat Leader of the Year Award for championing the […]