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6/13/14 (Fri)
Observe Flag Day
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is calling on North Dakotans to observe Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, by displaying the American flag and honoring those who have served and sacrificed in defense of this great nation.
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State lifts requirements on intrastate movement of swine
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s state veterinarian says requirements for in-state movement of swine have been discontinued.
Read Article6/11/14 (Wed)
Stallman tells Congress: Stop EPA overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C., — The EPA’s proposal to regulate everyday farming practices isn’t just impractical; it’s illegal, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman told the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment this morning.
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Comment period on EPA rule extended
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman released a statement about the comment period extension for a proposed clean water rule.
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Ask a farmer: Why give antibiotics to dairy cows?
In this week's Ask a Farmer spot, Chuck, a dairy farmer from Logan County explains why farmers give antibiotics to dairy cows.
Read Article6/09/14 (Mon)
VOTE
NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt is urging folks to get out and vote.
Read Article6/05/14 (Thu)
Ditch the rule on WOYM
NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt was featured on the What's On Your Mind radio program this morning to talk about EPA's proposed rule relating to waters of the U.S.
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AFBF issues wheat biotech statement
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman released a statement today regarding biotechnology in wheat.
Read Article6/04/14 (Wed)
Cut regulations, stimulate the economy
The Competitive Enterprise Institute estimates the annual cost of government regulations to be about $1.8 trillion. On a household basis, regulations cost more than every budget item except housing.
Read Article6/03/14 (Tue)
Office Depot savings for June
We just posted a new savings flier for Office Depot. Farm Bureau members can save up to 76%!
Read Article6/03/14 (Tue)
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.
Read Article6/02/14 (Mon)
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.
Read Article5/30/14 (Fri)
NDSU releases pest management app
Three North Dakota State University Extension Service publications are available on one app for smartphone and tablet users.
Read Article5/30/14 (Fri)
June-July Focus now online
The June-July online version of NDFB's official publication, Focus, is posted.
Read Article5/29/14 (Thu)
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.
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