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The National Association of Wheat Growers is urging Congress to deliver a new farm bill and additional economic and disaster assistance as lawmakers return to Washington. The organization established its policy priorities during its annual fall meeting last week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, jointly hosted with U.S. Wheat Associates.
NAWG CEO Sam Kieffer says growers need greater certainty, open markets, and action on rising production costs. He says Congress must pass a farm bill, provide needed economic and disaster assistance, and begin addressing inflation and high input prices that are putting pressure on farm families. Kieffer says the organization will continue pushing for bipartisan solutions to the challenges facing wheat producers.
The priorities will guide NAWG’s advocacy efforts during the lame-duck session and beyond, as the group works to improve the economic outlook for America’s wheat growers.
NAFB news service
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