PRESS RELEASE: NAWG Applauds Senate COVID-19 Wheat Letter to USDA
On September 02, 2020, 21 Senators representing wheat-producing states issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
PRESS RELEASE: Davis Recognized as Texas Wheat County Agent of the Year
The Texas Wheat Producers Board presented the 2020 Texas Wheat County Agent of the Year award to Zach Davis, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agent for Hill County. Davis was recognized at the annual Texas County Agricultural Agents Association meeting … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: NAWG Calls for 2020 Crop COVID Relief, Inclusion of All Wheat Classes in CFAP
National Association of Wheat Growers Contact: Caitlin Eannello, 202.547.7800 On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and indicated that additional commodities could be announced … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Wheat Organizations Welcome USMCA Entry into Force
National Association of Wheat Growers/U.S. Wheat Associates Contact: Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications, U.S. Wheat Associates smercer@uswheat.org, (703) 650-0251 Caitlin Eanello, Director of Communications, National Association of Wheat Growers ceanello@wheatworld.org, (202) 547-7800 The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is set to cross … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: Judge Rules in Favor of the American Farmer Over California’s Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
National Association of Wheat Growers Contact: Caitlin Eannello, 202.547.7800 The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), lead plaintiff of the national agriculture coalition fighting California’s false and misleading Prop 65 labeling requirement for glyphosate, welcomes today’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19 USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
USDA Contact: USDA Press Email: press@oc.usda.gov U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business
FSA Services Available by Phone Appointment Only USDA Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available to continue helping agricultural producers with program signups, loan servicing … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business
FSA Services Available by Phone Appointment Only USDA Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available to continue helping agricultural producers with program signups, loan servicing … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: Texas Farmer to Serve As Chairman of National Wheat Foundation
David Cleavinger, a wheat producer from Wildorado, Texas, was selected as chairman of the National Wheat Foundation during their annual meeting at Commodity Classic on February 28. Cleavinger is a fifth-generation farmer who owns and operates a 3,500-acre cotton, wheat, … Continued