Bayer Leadership Program: Access this Benefit as Member of NAWG
While there are many benefits to belonging to a national organization, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) uniquely offers the chance for its members, at no cost, to participate in some leadership development programs. NAWG has a longstanding partnership with Bayer who works with us to provide a three-part leadership training course for our […]
NAWG: A Look Back at 2019
By NAWG Staff While it has been a difficult year, as our wheat farmers have endured unpredictable weather, delayed harvests, trade uncertainty, and low prices, there have been many bright spots for the industry. Let’s look at some of NAWG’s highlights for 2019. In May, the USDA announced that it would have another $16 billion […]
PRESS RELEASE: NWF Announces State Winners for the 2019 National Wheat Yield Contest
Washington D.C. (November 21, 2019) – Last week, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) announced the national winners for the 2019 National Wheat Yield Contest. Today, NWF is announcing the state winners for the 2019 Contest which includes 115 growers from 24 states. The Foundation’s National Wheat Yield Contest offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers […]
Minore Scholarship: Past Winners Share Their Experiences
The National Wheat Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Jerry Minore Scholarship, honoring students pursing a career in the field of agriculture. The Scholarship is available to both graduating high school seniors and college students for the 2020-2021 academic year with an application deadline of December 31, 2019. The National Wheat Foundation Board will […]
PRESS RELEASE: NWF Announces National Winners for the 2019 National Wheat Yield Contest
Washington D.C. (November 12, 2019) – The National Wheat Foundation’s National Wheat Yield Contest offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the United States and improve their production practices through new and innovative techniques. Today, NWF is announcing the national winners for the 2019 National Wheat Yield Contest. “A special congratulations to […]
PRESS RELEASE: The National Wheat Foundation Begins Accepting Applications for 2020-2021 Scholarship Honoring Ag Students
Washington D.C. (October 16, 2019) – The National Wheat Foundation officially began accepting applications for the Jerry Minore Scholarship, honoring students pursuing a career in agriculture. The scholarship is available to both graduating high school seniors and college students for the 2020-2021 academic year with an application deadline of December 01, 2019. “The scholarship is […]
Blog #5: Overview of Gene Editing and Wheat (Series)
Blog #5: Overview of Gene Editing and Wheat (Series) By NAWG Summer 2019 Intern Merrick Irvin To feed the world’s growing population, agriculture has worked to greatly improve production techniques and advance plant and animal genetics. Wheat is one of the most widely produced and consumed cereal grains in the world and is considered a […]
Blog #4: Decreasing Reliance on Pesticides and Fertilizer Usage Through Gene Editing (Series)
By NAWG Summer 2019 Intern Merrick Irvin Within the United States, many farmers utilize resources around them to ensure a healthy, bountiful crop is produced on their farm. Specifically, they will use pesticides to protect their crops from getting destroyed by herbal, insectile, or fungal based pests. In addition, many farmers utilize fertilizers to provide […]
Series Blog #3: Wheat Could Soon Be Gluten Free (Through Gene Editing)
By NAWG Summer 2019 Intern Merrick Irvin According to WebMD, about 1 in 100 people worldwide has celiac disease. “The only treatment is a gluten-free diet. When someone with celiac disease eats even tiny amounts of gluten, their immune system attacks the the lining of the small intestine. This can lead to malnutrition.” Therefore, many […]
Blog#2: The Science Behind Gene Editing (Series)
By NAWG Summer 2019 Intern Merrick Irvin Throughout history, genetic modifications have been made on plants and animals through controlled, or selective breeding by humans. This often took a great amount of time and generations to obtain the traits desired. Today, new technologies exist which allow us to perform modifications faster and with greater precision. […]