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4/29/13 (Mon)
NDFB Newsline on SB 2211
NDFB lobbyist Tom Bodine talks about passage of Senate Bill 2211 and some of the changes that were made before the bill was passed by the 63rd Legislative Assembly.
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Livestock farmers feeling the pressure
An editorial by H. Scott Hurd, DVM, Ph.D - There are many pressures on livestock farmers today. Many of these pressures are not the typical economic and resource challenges faced by all businesses, but additional political pressures related to antibiotic use in food production.
Read Article4/24/13 (Wed)
NDFB issues statement on passage of SB 2211
“North Dakota Farm Bureau is pleased that a comprehensive, workable animal cruelty bill has been passed by the 63rd Legislative Assembly. Our lobbyists have worked diligently on behalf of our members to include provisions in the language that safeguard animal agriculture in the state, while still protecting animals....
Read Article4/23/13 (Tue)
Court refuses to dismiss poultry farmer's suit against EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Poultry and livestock farmers scored a win Monday when a federal court rejected efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to dismiss a case brought by West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Read Article4/22/13 (Mon)
Earth Day from a farmer's perspective
It's the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day today. Taking care of the soil that feeds us probably isn't a priority for a lot of people, but it's job one for farmers.
Read Article4/19/13 (Fri)
Earth Day on Monday
Earth Day is Monday, April 22 and is an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to engage with the public about their role as stewards of the land and our environment.
Read Article4/17/13 (Wed)
Trees and shrubs have labeling law in N.D.
Did you know state law requires that all trees and shrubs, designated by the agriculture commissioner as non-hardy must be labeled “non-hardy in North Dakota.” Learn more....
Read Article4/16/13 (Tue)
Stress testing your farm
As a high school student, like many farm kids, I signed up for as many welding classes as I could. I enjoyed the satisfaction of joining two separate pieces of metal and having them be as strong as one...
Read Article4/16/13 (Tue)
Flags at half-staff for Boston tragedy
BISMARCK, ND – In accordance with a directive from President Barack Obama, Governor Jack Dalrymple today directed all state government agencies and encouraged all North Dakotans to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff...
Read Article4/15/13 (Mon)
NDFB Newsline: Heger to participate in PAL program
Katie Heger of Underwood is one of only 10 young farmers from across the nation who will participant in the American Farm Bureau Federation's Partners in Agricultural Leadership honors program.
Read Article4/12/13 (Fri)
Smithsonian documents ag innovation
An editorial by Erin Anthony - With a nod to farmers and ranchers and all they’ve contributed to our nation’s history and will in the future, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History recently unveiled a new website where the public can upload stories about technologies and innovation that have changed their work lives in agriculture.
Read Article4/10/13 (Wed)
Tax reform wish list
WASHINGTON, D.C., – Individual tax code reform is essential for farmers and ranchers, the American Farm Bureau Federation said today in a statement submitted to the House Small Business Committee.
Read Article4/09/13 (Tue)
Trent Loos tonight!
NDSU Collegiate Farm Bureau is sponsoring an ag celebration with Trent Loos tonight.
Read Article4/08/13 (Mon)
Scholarship deadline approaching
North Dakota Farm Bureau's P&E Committee oversees a variety of scholarships to help those not only studying for careers, but for those who are attending college to change careers. The application deadline is next Monday, April 15.
Read Article4/04/13 (Thu)
Focus Online now available
The April/May issue of North Dakota Farm Bureau's official publication, Focus, is now online.
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