News
From our frequent trips to Washington to our events across the state, we’re
continually working on behalf of North Dakota farmers. We do our best to
keep you up-to-date on our efforts and the latest NDGGA news.
May 2026 Newsletter
Spring Washington Update from James Callan As...
Spring Washington Update from James Callan
Last week, the Senate Ag Committee held a...
April 2026 Newsletter
2026 E-Tour The NDGGA is eager to host EPA...
March 2026 Newsletter
Expanding Fertilizer Storage Loans for North...
Expanding Fertilizer Storage Loans for North Dakota Farmers
Why Fertilizer Supply and Storage Constraints...
NDGGA Fly-In 2026: Elevating Grower Priorities in Washington
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
February 2026 Newsletter
Prevented Planting Prevented planting has become...
NDGGA Leaders Advocate for North Dakota Wheat at MWCA Annual Meeting
The Midwest Council on Agriculture (MWCA)...
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Appoints Nick Sinner as Executive Director
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Hosts 30th Annual E-Tour
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is...
NDGGA Comments On Seed Pesticide Rules
The North Dakota Grain Growers (NDGGA) submitted...
Membership Makes the Difference
Do you feel like you can’t make a difference in...
Grain Growers Weekly from Kayla Pulvermacher
Farm Bill, Where Are Thou? The Farm Bill...
NDGGA Applauds Chloropyrifos Ruling
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
Grain Growers Weekly | EPA Herbicide Strategy from Kayla Pulvermacher
There’s a big issue coming down the pike that...
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Appoints Kayla Pulvermacher as Executive Director
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
North Dakota NRCS to Invest 5 Million in Working Wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS),...
NDGGA Holds Officer Elections at Annual Meeting
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association held...
2021 Prairie Grains Conference
The 2021 Prairie Grains Conference is set for...
2021 September Marketing Seminar Video Presentations
We'd like to thank everyone that participated in...
NDGGA Sponsors Annual September Marketing Seminar
The NDGGA is once again partnering with...
August Washington Update from James Callahan
Jim Callan of James Callan and Associates in...
NDGGA Joins Coalition for Wetland Mitigation
Are you interested in restoring, creating or...
NDGGA Executive Director Dan Wogsland on Farm Talk with Erick Johnson
NDGGA Executive Director Dan Wogsland was...
NDGGA Directors Interviewed by Mick Kjar at KMOT Show
NDGGA President Tom Bernhardt and Director Cale...
February Washington Update from James Callan
Jim Callan recently provided a Washington D.C....
Washington Update from James Callan
This week incoming Senate Agriculture...
Radio Interviews with NDGGA Washington Lobbyist James Callan
NDGGA Washington Lobbyist James Callan was...
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Hosts its First Virtual Annual Meeting
FARGO, N.D. (Dec. 11, 2020) - The North Dakota...
2020 Virtual Hard Red Spring Wheat Pre-Harvest Update
The NDGGA is joining the ND Wheat Commission to...
NDGGA Applauds Judge’s Ruling Against California’s Prop 65 Glyphosate Labeling
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
NDGGA President Dennis Haugen Named to EPA Committee
Today, North Dakota Grain Growers President...
Jim Callan on Farm Talk with Mick Kjar
NDGGA Washington Lobbyist Jim Callan was...
NDGGA Joins Commodity Groups In Letter to President Trump Urging Action Against Potential Trade Dispute
The NDGGA worked hard on behalf of North Dakota...
USDA to Host Webinar for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Applicants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will...
NDGGA Executive Director Dan Wogsland Joins Farm Talk with Mick Kjar
Earlier this week NDGGA Executive Director Dan...
ND Ag Groups Stress Importance of Ag, Food Safety Amidst Pandemic
Thirteen North Dakota agricultural organizations...
Dennis Haugen on Farm Talk with Mick Kjar
NDGGA President Dennis Haugen was interviewed on...
NDGGA Delegation Meets with Top Washington Policy Makers
FARGO, N.D. (Feb. 7, 2020) - A delegation of...
USDA Releases Crop Insurance Options for Producers Facing Delayed Harvest
Billings, MT., Nov. 26, 2019 — USDA’s Risk...
NDGGA Elects New Leadership
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
Secretarial disaster designation requested for 47 of 53 ND counties as crop losses continue to mount
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, working in...
NDGGA Executive Director Dan Wogsland on Farm Talk with Mick Kjar
It's been a busy week for the NDGGA. On Tuesday,...
North Dakota Wheat Commission Releases Annual Crop Quality Reports
FARGO, N.D. - (Oct. 22, 2019) - The North Dakota...
ND Ag Producers Encouraged to Contact Extension Agents to Report Damage, Losses and Conditions
Last weekend’s winter storm made a bad situation...
2019 Wheat Harvest A Challenge In Many Areas
The prolonged and rain impacted harvest season...
NDGGA President Jeff Mertz Responds to U.S. Japan Trade Deal
Fargo, N.D. (Sept. 25, 2019) - President Trump...
Presentations from 2019 Big Iron Marketing Seminar
We'd like to thank everyone that came out to the...
Secretarial disaster designation requested for 47 ND counties
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, working in cooperation with state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, North Dakota’s congressional delegation, the federal Farm Service Agency and agencies across state government, sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue requesting a secretarial disaster designation
NDGGA President Jeff Mertz Responds to “WOTUS” Repeal
FARGO, N.D. (Sept. 13, 2019) - North Dakota...
ND Ag Producers Encouraged to Contact Extension Agents to Report Damage, Losses and Conditions
On Friday, Aug. 9, EPA issued guidance to registrants of glyphosate to ensure clarity on labeling of the chemical on their products. EPA will no longer approve product labels claiming glyphosate is known to cause cancer – a false claim that does not meet the labeling requirements
NDGGA President Mertz Meets with Water Management Policy Makers in Washington
FARGO, N.D. (Sept. 4, 2019) - North Dakota Grain...
NDGGA to Host 2019 Big Iron Marketing Seminar
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is...
NDGGA President Jeff Mertz Responds to New EPA Guidelines for Glyphosate Labeling
FARGO, ND (Aug. 15, 2019) - NDGGA President Jeff...
North Dakota Wheat Commission Releases Annual Crop Quality Reports
FARGO, N.D. – (Oct. 22, 2019) – The North Dakota Wheat Commission recently released the results of its annual crop quality reports. The organization has been conducting harvest surveys for more than 60 years, and the data gathered is used for publishing regional
North Dakota Grain Growers Association to Host EPA Officials at Annual E-Tour
FARGO, N.D. (June 19, 2019) - The North Dakota...
RMA Announces Change to Haying and Grazing Date for Prevented Planting Acres Planted to a Cover Crop
...
Crop Insurance Options For Farmers Affected by Flooding or Excess Moisture
May 24, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency...
NDGGA President Jeff Mertz Responds to USDA Assistance for Trade Disruption
Fargo, N.D. (May 24, 2019) - U.S. Secretary of...
EPA Glyphosate Update
On Tuesday, April 30th the EPA released their...
Regional Agriculture Groups Request Fair Payment in Second Market Facilitation Program
Press Release Bismarck, N.D. (May 21, 2019) –...
NDGGA Votes to Withdraw from NAWG
The North...
Family Feature: The Bernhardts
Tom Bernhardt has been a North Dakota Grain...
We encourage you to contact your state representative to support Senate Bill 2297.
Harris Hall at NDSU is a glaring example of the...
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Statement on Dr. Oz Program on Glyphosate
West Fargo, N.D - Dan Wogsland, Executive...
USDA Announces Details of Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation
Press release originally posted by the USDA...
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Press release originally published by the USDA...
Barley Growers Concerned About Cargill Closing Malting Facility in Spiritwood
By: Steven Edwardson, Administrator, North...
Family Feature: The Weinands
“I went to a supper club in my hometown, which...
NDGGA Celebrates 50 Years of Educating Beyond the Farm
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is...
Wheat Organizations Ask USTR to Work Toward Re-Joining TPP to Prevent Serious Revenue Loss
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is...
NDGGA Elects New Leadership
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association...
NDGGA Executive Director’s Update: Fall 2017
Greetings from the North Dakota Grain Growers...
NDGGA President’s Report: Fall 2017
Greetings...
NDGGA to Host Reception Celebrating 50th Anniversary
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is...
NDGGA Board Member Brad Thykeson Named State FSA Director
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Board of...
NAWG Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for Holding Hearing to Examine Farm Economy
Press release originally posted on the National...
NAWG Elects President, Officers
Press release originally posted on the National...
Alan Ayers Receives NDGGA Kernel Award for Industry
The NDGGA awarded Alan Ayers the 2016 Kernel...
Bill Ongstad Receives NDGGA Kernel Award for Farming
The NDGGA awarded Bill Ongstad the 2016 Kernel...
NAWG Weekly Update November 17, 2016
As a reminder, due to the holidays next week,...
NAWG Weekly Update October 27, 2016
NAWG Welcomes Obama Administration’s Abstaining...
U.S. Wheat Farmers Participate in USDA Export Promotion Programs that Boost U.S. Farm Export Value by 15 Percent, Create Thousands of Jobs
ARLINGTON, Virginia — Agricultural export market...
NAWG Weekly Update October 6, 2016
USDA Sends Out 2015 Crop Year ARC, PLC...
Written Testimony of the NAWG Gordon Stoner, President Before the Senate Agriculture Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the...
NAWG Weekly Update September 22, 2016
NAWG Submits Testimony for Senate Ag Committee...
Wheat Growers Welcome Trade Enforcement Action on Chinese Market Support Programs
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of...
NAWG Weekly Update September 8, 2016
NAWG Leaders, Staff Visit West CoastThis week,...
NAWG Weekly Update September 1, 2016
Decade Lows in Wheat Prices Supports Need for...
NAWG Weekly Update August 25, 2016
Reminder: Marketing Assistance Loans Available A...
NAWG Weekly Update August 18, 2016
Reminder: Respond to NAWG and NASS Surveys As...
NDGGA Comments about the Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits
July 31, 2016Water DocketMr. David OlsonU.S....
NDGGA Offers Support for Senator Hoeven’s Farm Loan Legislation
WASHINGTON (July 18, 2016) – Senators John...
USDA Small Grains County Agricultural Production Survey
Fargo, ND...
NAWG Weekly Update August 11, 2016
NAWG Releases Farm Bill Survey to Receive Input...
NDGGA writes to North Dakota Industrial Commission in Support of Belfield Diesel Refinery
Dear North Dakota Industrial Commission,I write...
2016 NDGGA E-Tour Itinerary
Monday, June 20, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.Gary Neshem...
NAWG Weekly Update
NAWG Comments on Pesticide Registration...
Goule Selected as New NAWG CEO
Goule Selected as New NAWG CEOThe National...
National Survey of Registered Voters Regarding Crop Insurance
This recent survey of registered voters shows...
NDGGA Responds to EPA’s Preliminary Pollinator Risk Assessment to Support the Registration Review of Imidacloprid
I write on behalf of the North Dakota Grain...
NDGGA Representatives Attend EPA Reverse E-Tour in Washington
Representatives from the North Dakota Grain...