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. […]
Blog #1: The History of Wheat and Its Future (Series)
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
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 […]