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6/03/14 (Tue)
Office Depot savings for June
We just posted a new savings flier for Office Depot. Farm Bureau members can save up to 76%!
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Ask a farmer: Why plant GMOs when they might not be safe?
In this week's Ask a Farmer segment, Carl, a farmer from Cass County, talks about why farmers plant GMOs.
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EPA's greenhouse gas plan harmful to economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest greenhouse gas proposal will harm the nation’s economy, rural communities and America’s farm and ranch families if implemented, the American Farm Bureau Federation said.
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NDSU releases pest management app
Three North Dakota State University Extension Service publications are available on one app for smartphone and tablet users.
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June-July Focus now online
The June-July online version of NDFB's official publication, Focus, is posted.
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Why they belong
We've added a new page to our About section that features short video testimonials of North Dakota Farm Bureau members explaining why they belong to the organization.
Read Article5/28/14 (Wed)
Ask a farmer: Why do farmers dock lambs' tails
In this week's Ask a farmer audio, John, a farmer from Kidder County answers the question, "Why do farmers dock lambs' tails?"
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Noted economist says EPA water rule flawed
Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Water Act rule is rife with errors, lacks transparency and would greatly expand strict federal control over land that was previously not regulated by the federal government, according to a report by economist and University of California-Berkley faculty member Dr. David Sunding.
Read Article5/27/14 (Tue)
What's true and not true about food?
NDFB Director of Leadership Development Joey Tigges talks about some of the food misconceptions she heard at a recent women's health conference in Fargo.
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Remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Memorial Day has been proclaimed a day of prayer.
Read Article5/23/14 (Fri)
That's Enough, EPA
Our friends at Missouri Farm Bureau produced a video parody That's Enough (parody of Let It Go from the Disney movie Frozen).
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Science only basis for resolving trade issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ability to expand trade opportunities is vital to America’s farmers and ranchers, but using scientific standards as the basis to address barriers erected by trade partners also warrants action, according to a cattle rancher from Colorado.
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Ask a farmer: Local budgets
In our continuing "Ask a farmer" audio series, Kirk, a farmer from McKenzie County, explains why farmers have concerns about local budgets.
Read Article5/20/14 (Tue)
Choice Hotels summer savings
NDFB member benefit provider Choice Hotels has announced a summer savings special.
Read Article5/19/14 (Mon)
Ag careers workshop coming soon
Exploring Ag Careers is a new, free workshop that will help educators, career advisors and administrators learn more about all the agriculture-related career opportunities available.
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