BLOG: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years by Observing Climate Action

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On April 22, 2020, we celebrate our planet by highlighting what we can do to protect it. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge of action on climate change has distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th […]

National Ag Day: Let’s Celebrate Wheat!

Today, March 24th, marks the 47th anniversary of National Ag Day! It’s a time to celebrate and reflect on the impact American agriculture has on individuals all around the world, and the people who make it possible. Agriculture is responsible for food, fiber, and shelter and is the nation’s number one export. Civilization could not have […]

Happy St. Patrick’s: The Biotech of Beer!

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has posted a blog on the biotech behind making beer. Below is a snapshot of the blog with a link to the complete piece: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The international day intended to honor the eponymous patron saint of Ireland is now also regarded […]

BLOG: NAWG Sits Down with Bayer’s COO of Crop Science Brett Begemann

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NAWG Director of Communications Caitlin Eannello recently sat down with Brett Begemann, member of the Executive Leadership Team and Chief Operating Officer for the Crop Science division of Bayer. Based in St. Louis, Mo., Brett oversees commercial excellence across all areas of the Crop Science business. In this interview, NAWG asked Begemann what Bayer has coming […]

Soil Health Partnership Blog: Wheat sites expand, diversifying SHP program

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Wheat sites expand, diversifying SHP program By Maddy Rabenhorst and Keith Byerly on Thursday, 13 February, 2020 As the third largest cash crop in the US, wheat farmers have a major influence on our farm economy and our environment. That’s why the Soil Health Partnership partnered with the National Wheat Foundation, made possible by the generous support of General […]

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

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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 […]