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12/27/13 (Fri)
Duck Dynasty "beardless brother" keynote at AFBF Convention
Alan Robertson, the “beardless brother” on A&E’s hit reality TV show “Duck Dynasty,” will be the keynote speaker at a general session at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2014 Annual Convention, Jan. 12-15, 2014, in San Antonio.
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Year in review, part 1
NDFB Executive Vice President Jeffrey Missling talks about some of the successes of the organization in 2013.
Read Article12/20/13 (Fri)
The value of agriculture
Did you know agricultural exports are a big deal for the U.S. economy?
Read Article12/17/13 (Tue)
Tax extenders to expire
More than 50 tax provisions, many of which are important to farmers and ranchers, will expire as revelers ring in the new year, but lawmakers are resolved to revisit the issues in early 2014.
Read Article12/13/13 (Fri)
NDFB scholarships now online
Students pursuing a graduate degree, high school students preparing for college and undergraduates majoring in agriculture should consider applying for North Dakota Farm Bureau scholarships.
Read Article12/12/13 (Thu)
Focus online now posted
The online version of North Dakota Farm Bureau's official publication, Focus, is now posted.
Read Article12/11/13 (Wed)
Ag producers: income tax planning before year end
From NDSU Extension: Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year based on the information known at this time.
Read Article12/09/13 (Mon)
NDFB to move forward on property tax initiative
NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt is featured in this week's NDFB Newsline talking about the organization's intent to move forward on an initiated measure to reform property tax, despite the governor's recently announced task force.
Read Article12/05/13 (Thu)
Ag Mag features oilseeds
BISMARCK – Oilseeds, a major sector of North Dakota’s agricultural economy, is the focus of the new issue of the North Dakota Ag Mag.
Read Article12/03/13 (Tue)
Truth be told
Agriculture advocate and radio personality Trent Loos weighed in on the greenhouse gas and livestock hubbub...
Read Article12/02/13 (Mon)
Can livestock help reduce greenhouse gases?
Wider use of best practices and technologies could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock industry, according to a recent United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report.
Read Article11/28/13 (Thu)
NDFB offices closed
The NDFB offices in Fargo and Bismarck will be closed on Thanksgiving and on Friday as well. Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
Read Article11/27/13 (Wed)
Governor issues Thanksgiving proclamation
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today issued a proclamation recognizing Thursday, November 28 as Thanksgiving Day in the state and encouraged North Dakotans to observe the day with thanks and praise for their many blessings.
Read Article11/26/13 (Tue)
NDFB establishes priority issues
The development of an initiated measure on property tax reform and a reaffirmation of the organization’s opposition to the Water, Wildlife and Parks Amendment were included in the organization’s 2014 priority issues.
Read Article11/25/13 (Mon)
YF&R Discussion Meet winner announced
Sarah Domek of Wibaux, Mont. was named the Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet winner, during the final round of competition at the North Dakota Farm Bureau 71st annual meeting, November 22-23 at the Ramkota, Bismarck.
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