Blog #1: The History of Wheat and Its Future (Series)

Harvesting of wheat field with combine in early summer

By NAWG Summer 2019 Intern Merrick Irvin Agriculture has made many great strides in production, genetics, and technology since its early beginning. Specifically, wheat has advanced since it was first gathered and cultivated by humans. It is the most widely produced and consumed cereal grain in the world. Through innovation and technology, wheat has become […]

Blog: 2017 Census of Agriculture: Highlights for Wheat

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What is the Census of Agriculture? The Census of Agriculture is a comprehensive count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Taken once every five years, the Census looks at land use ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures. Data is used by those who serve farmers and rural communities […]

Blog: Feeding the Economy Study Re-Issued with Updated Data

Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors  By: NAWG’s Texas A&M 2019 Spring Intern Megan Myers America’s food and agriculture sectors account for roughly one-fifth of the country’s economic activity, providing more than 22 million jobs or nearly 15% of US employment, according to an updated Food and Agriculture Industries Economic Impact Study. The […]

Celebrating the 2019 National Ag Day!

Wheat: Food for Life By: Megan Meyers, NAWG’s Spring 2019 Intern Today, marks the 46th anniversary of National Ag Day! This year’s theme “Agriculture: Food for Life” explores ways in which we can better recognize producers, agriculture associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others throughout the industry. National Ag Day is organized by the […]