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Welcome to the Weekly Sheaf! A weekly email update from NAWG CEO Sam Keiffer.
NAWG encourages state associations to share the information included in this regular update with our farmer membership. If, or when, we have sensitive information to pass along to our grower leaders and state organizations that is not ripe for public consumption, we will send that separately and indicate why the Inside Scoop is sensitive.
Weekly Sheaf — 08.24.2026
Happy Monday, NAWG! This past weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix took place in Washington, DC. Twenty-five drivers took their Indy Cars around the National Mall 147 times reaching nearly 180 mph on the straightaways of Independence and Pennsylvania Avenues. I can...
Weekly Sheaf — 08.17.2026
Good day, NAWG! The August recess continues with House and Senate members are back home shaking hands and seeking reelection. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty continues to be felt in the wheat markets, fuel prices and the cost of repair parts. And to our brothers...
Weekly Sheaf — 08.10.2026
Good Day, NAWG! Congress is officially on recess, back in their home states and districts meeting with constituents, attending fairs, and vying for votes. Ahh yes... election years provide a great opportunity for constituents (us) to reinforce what farmers need from...
Weekly Sheaf 08/03/2026
Good morning NAWG, I am sending this on behalf of NAWG CEO Sam Kieffer, Welcome to the Weekly Sheaf! We encourage you to share the information included in this regular update with your farmer membership. If, or when, we have sensitive information to pass along to our...
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association
Jennifer Scharpe, Executive Director
Box 667
116 North Euclid
Pierre, SD 57501
