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12/11/14 (Thu)
Meet a Farm Bureau leader
Lucas Lang is a young farmer from Sterling. He is also the president of Burleigh County Farm Bureau.
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Discuss your way to Orlando
And a 2014 Polaris Sportsman 400 four-wheeler. Sound interesting?
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AFBF water specialist talks wetlands mitigation
In this week's NDFB Newsline, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Relations, Don Parrish, talks about issues surrounding wetlands mitigation.
Read Article12/05/14 (Fri)
Pro-GMO presenters win debate
Supporters of genetically modified crops were declared the victors in a National Public Radio program debate held Dec. 3
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Truck weight education training
If you have concerns about road weight limits and how that impacts moving your equipment on the road, then attending a North Dakota Department of Transportation Truck-Weight Education session might just be the ticket. (No pun intended.)
Read Article12/04/14 (Thu)
AFBF statement on tax extender bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Farmers and ranchers rely on tax provisions that give them the flexibility they need to invest in their businesses and boost their local economies. Farm Bureau is pleased the House has acted to extend several key tax provisions this year.
Read Article12/03/14 (Wed)
December-January issue of Focus posted online
The December-January issue of NDFB's official publication, Focus, has been posted online.
Read Article12/01/14 (Mon)
Why do farmers do what they do?
If you aren't from a farm, or don't currently live on a farm, sometimes the things farmers and ranchers do can be confusing.
Read Article11/26/14 (Wed)
Happy Thanksgiving
As we give thanks for the bounty we as Americans enjoy, we share what's on a farmer's mind about the holiday....
Read Article11/24/14 (Mon)
NDFB weighs in on Cramer committee appointment
In this week's NDFB Newsline, Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt talks about Congressman Kevin Cramer's recent committee appointment.
Read Article11/21/14 (Fri)
AFBF weighs in on Obama's immgration statement
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 20, 2014 – “In practical terms, we do not expect the president’s initiative to help America’s farmers deal with the real labor challenges they face. Our nation loses millions of dollars in fruit and vegetable production every year because farmers cannot find labor to harvest everything they grow. This order will not change that.
Read Article11/19/14 (Wed)
Congress should extend key tax provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s farmers and ranchers are ready for Congress to act swiftly to restore tax provisions essential to boosting small businesses and rural economies, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Read Article11/18/14 (Tue)
NDFB 2015 priorities established
Limiting the growth of state spending and property tax reform were two of the main issue priorities established by North Dakota Farm Bureau for 2015.
Read Article11/17/14 (Mon)
Dagman wins Discussion Meet
Enderlin farmer Travis Dagman won the 2014 Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet, and will represent the state at the national meet in San Diego, Calif., this January at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting.
Read Article11/15/14 (Sat)
NDFB President encourages action for ag growth
An increase in animal agriculture in North Dakota would benefit all segments of the state’s economy, NDFB President Doyle Johannes told delegates attending the opening session of the 72nd NDFB Annual Meeting.
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