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Farmers save cattle herd from floodwaters
Pembina County Farm Bureau President Darren Olafson shares his story of helping a neighbor get his cattle herd to higher ground when the Tongue River flooded the area and the nearby dam was in danger of failing...
Topic: Leadership | Publish Date: 5/24/13 (Fri)
Tax reform website launched
TaxReform.gov is a new website dedicated to obtaining input from the American public on tax reform. The site was launched by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.).
Topic: Issues | Publish Date: 5/23/13 (Thu)
From Oklahoma Farm Bureau
We received the following information from Oklahoma Farm Bureau and are passing it along in the hope you can assist where possible:
Topic: Leadership | Publish Date: 5/21/13 (Tue)
Water festival
Award-winning educator Cheryl Bombenger recently put together a water festival for children at the Holy Spirit school in Fargo.
Topic: Education | Publish Date: 5/21/13 (Tue)
NDFB scholarship winners announced
Eleven individuals from around the state have been awarded scholarships through the North Dakota Farm Bureau Foundation.
Topic: Education | Publish Date: 5/20/13 (Mon)
NDFB opposed to tying crop insurance to conservation compliance
North Dakota Farm Bureau stands opposed to a decision by American Farm Bureau Federation to link conservation compliance and crop insurance in the farm bill.
Topic: Issues | Publish Date: 5/17/13 (Fri)
Keep current tax tools
WASHINGTON — Farmers and ranchers need a tax code to manage the risks associated with agriculture while complying with tax liabilities, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Topic: | Publish Date: 5/15/13 (Wed)
Good weather, get shooting
The NDFB Promotion and Education Committee is holding a video contest and now that the weather is finally starting to cooperate, it's time to get shooting!
Topic: Events | Publish Date: 5/13/13 (Mon)
Record corn crop predicted
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released today by the Agriculture Department shows that a record corn crop is still reachable despite a slow start to planting season, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.
Topic: Issues | Publish Date: 5/10/13 (Fri)
Pest report from Extension
Each season brings new challenges and pest problems in crop production. One way to stay informed and effectively manage any problem is to sign up for the North Dakota State University Extension Service's weekly "Crop and Pest Report."
Topic: Education | Publish Date: 5/08/13 (Wed)
Think safety this spring
Former NDFB safety cordinator Gail Bakko reminds farmers heading out to the fields this spring to take an inventory and make a plan for ensuring safety all season.
Topic: Education | Publish Date: 5/06/13 (Mon)
Honeybee report released
The Agriculture Department and Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued a comprehensive scientific report on honeybee health.
Topic: Education | Publish Date: 5/03/13 (Fri)
Case IH program can save FB members money
Farm Bureau members can now take advantage of Case IH equipment discounts thanks to a new membership value program.
Topic: Benefits | Publish Date: 5/02/13 (Thu)
NDSU Collegiate FB names officers
Officers have been elected to the NDSU Collegiate Farm Bureau for the 2013-14 school year.
Topic: Leadership | Publish Date: 5/01/13 (Wed)
NDFB Newsline on SB 2211
NDFB lobbyist Tom Bodine talks about passage of Senate Bill 2211 and some of the changes that were made before the bill was passed by the 63rd Legislative Assembly.
Topic: Issues | Publish Date: 4/29/13 (Mon)
