The foundation of NAWG’s work is developing and advocating for policies that help wheat growers remain profitable and become better stewards of their families’ legacies on the land. Visit the issue pages to learn more about NAWG’s advocacy work and stance on each topic.
Issues
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is one of the plant science tools available for wheat researchers that provides the promise of productivity increases.
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Investments in farm policy are sound investments in our country’s – and our world’s – food security, national security and our ability to pass along a thriving rural America to the next generation.
Learn MoreCellulosic Ethanol
NAWG’s leaders feel it is our organization’s responsibility to ensure both wheat growers and biomass growers are accurately and adequately represented in policy discussions.
Learn MoreConservation and Sustainability
NAWG advocates for strong conservation programs and works with growers and USDA to implement them properly. NAWG also works with coalition partners to help ensure sustainability initiatives work on the farm.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Regulation
NAWG works on a variety of environmental issues to ensure policymakers have accurate information and to advocate for laws and regulations that are appropriate for agricultural operations.
Learn MoreFarm Bill
NAWG continues to advocate for components of the safety net that are reliable, provide meaningful coverage for producers throughout the country and are mindful of the worldwide marketplace in which our commodities are traded.
Learn MoreFood Aid
Feeding the world is a driving motivation for many agricultural producers. The U.S. wheat industry is a champion of food aid programs that allow our high-quality wheat to reach those who otherwise would likely go without.
Learn MoreFood Safety
A number of scares in recent years in products ranging from pet food to favorite fruits and vegetables have caused many in the public and in Congress to call for a revamp of our nation’s food safety system.
Learn MoreRisk Management
Coverage percentages hit 89 percent in Montana, 87 percent in Kansas and 95 percent in North Dakota – illustrating the breadth of use of this vital program and speaking to its role as the largest single part of the federal safety net for agriculture.
Learn MoreTrade
NAWG and the U.S. Wheat Associates support a comprehensive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement that provides improved market access and includes ambitious language on modern trade issues.
Learn MoreTransportation
NAWG’s transportation work focuses on three main areas: rail competitiveness, trucking policy and waterways redevelopment.
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