Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern Kate Munson had the chance to talk with Oklahoma farmer and National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty about what NAWG has been working on for the nation’s wheat farmers.
Felty said that despite some unfavorable weather conditions during harvest, overall, the quality was good and the crop was better than last year. One condition that might be mitigated is drought. He said, “Drought is an ongoing condition. We have experienced it for the past 2.5 years or longer in large parts of Oklahoma. It also goes into Kansas and Colorado and various places at different times. It is something that we need to find better ways to adapt to.”
Another item that NAWG has been working on is representing wheat farmers in the 2024 Farm Bill. “Our main priority is the crop insurance program and protecting it from any adverse damage and to, hopefully, make some improvements in the different policies and programs that are available through the crop insurance.”
Regarding his recent fly-in at the capital, he said, “The fly-in was definitely a success. We were following right on the passing from the house ag committee’s bill, which is now waiting to go to the full house. We’re working on that momentum to have progress going forward and hopefully, completing a farm bill in this calendar year.”
