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 […]
National Wheat Yield Contest Celebrates 2023 Winners and Launches New Website for 2024
For Immediate Release Contact: Jake Westlin, 202.547.7800, jwestlin@wheatworld.org National Wheat Yield Contest Celebrates 2023 Winners and Launches New Website for 2024 Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2024) – On Wednesday, February 28, in Houston, Texas, over 250 people gathered to celebrate the 24 National Winners for the 2023 contest. Wheat growers and partners from all segments […]
The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award Scholarship
For Immediate Release Contact: Jake Westlin, 202.547.7800, jwestlin@wheatworld.org The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award Scholarship Washington, D.C. (January 11, 2024) – Two college students pursuing degrees in agriculture that will benefit the wheat industry will be awarded $2,500 scholarships this semester. Thanks to a great partnership with BASF, the National Wheat Foundation is pleased […]
National Wheat Yield Contest 2023 Winners
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariah Wollweber, 202.547.7800, mwollweber@wheatworld.org National Wheat Yield Contest 2023 Winners Washington, D.C. (October 23, 2023) – The National Wheat Yield Contest is thrilled to announce the achievements of its 24 national winners, hailing from 12 different states, who have achieved an average yield of 144 bushels per acre across all categories. Additionally, […]
The National Wheat Foundation Partners with My Plate
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariah Wollweber, 202.547.7800, mwollweber@wheatworld.org The National Wheat Foundation Partners with My Plate Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2023) The National Wheat Foundation is pleased to join the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion as a MyPlate National Strategic Partner. The partnership presents a wealth of resources and collaborative opportunities, aimed to […]
National Wheat Foundation Announces New Officer Team and Directors
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariah Wollweber, 202.975.1249, mwollweber@wheatworld.org National Wheat Foundation Announces New Officer Team and Directors Washington, D.C. (March 16, 2023) –The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) elected new officers at their Annual meeting on March 7, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Bernard Peterson from Loretto, KY was elected chair. Bernard raises winter wheat, corn and […]
The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Announce Scholarship Winners
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariah Wollweber, 202.547.7800, mwollweber@wheatworld.org The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Announce Scholarship Winners Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2023) – The future of the agriculture industry is in good hands, the Minore Scholarship Committee of the National Wheat Foundation discerned as it selected two recipients to receive a $2,500 scholarship each. Reading […]