The National Association of Wheat Growers has asked President Clinton to work for approval of a sale of wheat and other commodities to Iran by the Niki Trading Company.  The shipment would include 2 million tons of wheat.

Late last week, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution calling for administration approve of the pending sale.

It has been rumored that both Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and National Security Council Advisor Samuel Berger have agreed to a one-time sale, meaning it would be up to Clinton to approve it.

"We feel this is a crucial time for the majority of farmers," said NAWG President Jim Stonebrink.  "This sale...is desperately needed to help support the low prices that producers are now facing."