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6/05/14 (Thu)
AFBF issues wheat biotech statement
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman released a statement today regarding biotechnology in wheat.
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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.
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?"
Read Article5/28/14 (Wed)
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.
Read Article5/25/14 (Sun)
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).
Read Article5/22/14 (Thu)
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.
Read Article5/21/14 (Wed)
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.
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