This year has presented many new experiences, challenges, and opportunities. One of the “firsts” that the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) experienced was having their first virtual intern. NAWG hosts a university-level intern every semester, and this summer was…

By Soil Health Partnership Mike Jordan, a wheat farmer in Kansas, joined the Soil Health Partnership to gain access to expertise and see if he could make cover crops work on his farm after a few years of trying it…

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…

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…

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…

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…

NAWG and the National Wheat Foundation Named New Board Officers at the 2020 Commodity Classic San Antonio, TX (February 27, 2020) – The National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation wrapped up the 2020 Commodity Classic with…

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…