Top-Quality Winners Announced in 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest
Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2026) – The National Wheat Foundation today announced the twelve winners of Top-Quality Awards in the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest. The 28 National Yield Winners all sent in ten pounds of wheat which was analyzed for grain, milling, flour and end-use qualities. A panel of thirteen experts went over the […]
The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award $5000 in Scholarships to College Students
Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026) – The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the BASF Wheat scholarships for 2026. Two exceptional college students pursuing careers in agriculture will be awarded $2500 this semester thanks to our partner, BASF. NWF selected Jacob Bingaman, who is attending Oregon State University and pursuing […]
BASF-National Wheat Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications Now through End of 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org BASF-National Wheat Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications Now through End of 2025 Washington, D.C. (December 22, 2025) – BASF has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) for the past 9 years to offer scholarships to students with ties to the wheat industry pursuing careers in agriculture. Applications are being […]
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For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org The National Wheat Yield Contest Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Announces 2025 National Winners Washington, D.C. (November 5, 2025) – The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) today announced the winners of the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest during its annual fall meeting in Austin, TX. This year marks the 10th anniversary […]
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For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org National Wheat Foundation Names Anne Osborne as Executive Director Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2025) – The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Osborne as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. Osborne has served as the Foundation’s Project Manager since January […]
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For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org National Wheat Foundation Hosts Annual Farm Tour for Congressional, USDA, and Academic Leaders POOLSVILLE, MD (June 24, 2025) – Today, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) hosted its fifth annual Farm Tour, welcoming Congressional staff, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and representatives from the University of Maryland. This immersive […]
The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award $5000 in Scholarships to College Students
For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award $5000 in Scholarships to College Students Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2025) – Two exceptional college students pursuing careers in agriculture will be awarded $2,500 each this semester from the National Wheat Foundation (NWF), with sponsorship from BASF. NWF is encouraged […]
National Wheat Yield Contest 2024 Winners
For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, erivera@wheatworld.org National Wheat Yield Contest 2024 Winners Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2024) – Today, the National Wheat Yield Contest announced the 26 national and 94 state winners for 2024-the ninth year of the contest. This year’s contest had 516 entries, the most ever. “The new website, along with […]
National Wheat Foundation Hosts Wheat Farm Tour
For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org National Wheat Foundation Hosts Wheat Farm Tour Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the National Wheat Foundation and Maryland wheat grower Eric Spates, hosted a wheat farm tour for congressional staff and USDA employees. The attendees had the opportunity to […]
National Wheat Leaders Visit North Dakota
For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org National Wheat Leaders Visit North Dakota Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2024) – This week, officers, committee chairs, and staff from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) visited the Red River Valley as part of their Bayer Leadership Training […]