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12/11/12 (Tue)
S.D.'s Rep. Noem shares personal death tax story
The $1 million estate tax exemption and 55 percent top tax rate set to go into effect on Jan. 1 will be devastating to South Dakota, a state that runs on small businesses and family farms, like the one Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) grew up on.
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One young farmers story
A young farmer, and chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, talks about why estate taxes are a problem. Click the headline to watch the video.
Read Article12/06/12 (Thu)
PNTR for Russia
The following statement was issued by American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman regarding Senate passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia:
Read Article12/05/12 (Wed)
Save with NDFB member benefits
“I had 200 double-sided full color copies made at Office Depot, and purchased a few other office supplies. The total bill was $262, but I gave the check-out clerk my special Farm Bureau Office Depot savings card, and when he recalculated the cost...
Read Article12/04/12 (Tue)
National Ag Day essay contest
The Agriculture Council of America is calling on ninth- to 12th-grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture.
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New Val and Pal posted
Why do farmers feed corn to cows instead of people? Find out more on our Val and Pal page...
Read Article11/30/12 (Fri)
Annie's Project coming in 2013
Annie's Project, a six-week program that helps farm women become better business partners in their farm or ranch operation, will be held throughout North Dakota for the seventh year.
Read Article11/29/12 (Thu)
70th annual meeting photos posted
Photo highlights of the North Dakota Farm Bureau 70th annual meeting have been posted. The annual meeting was held November 16-17 at the Holiday Inn, Fargo.
Read Article11/27/12 (Tue)
Estate taxes subject of Action Alert
We have posted a new Action Alert pertaining to estate taxes. Congress will need to address estate taxes during the lame duck session, or farmers will be facing a serious tax blow...
Read Article11/26/12 (Mon)
Route 1000 classes subject of NDFB Newsline
Fall Route 1000 classes are getting underway this week, and in this week's NDFB Newsline, staff member Lisa Davis shares some of the requirements for the class and more.
Read Article11/23/12 (Fri)
NDFB PAC elections held
Two individuals were elected to the NDFB PAC Executive Committee during the 70th NDFB Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn, Fargo, November, 16-17.
Read Article11/21/12 (Wed)
NDFB Priority issues for 2013
The priority issues for North Dakota Farm Bureau were established following the close of the 70th annual meeting, held Nov. 16-17 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo.
Read Article11/20/12 (Tue)
Stewardship, neighbor-to-neighbor farming urged
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with the outcome of a year-long discussion of the Agriculture Department’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture on ways to promote coexistence in agriculture.
Read Article11/19/12 (Mon)
NDFB Board members elected
Three directors were elected to the North Dakota Farm Bureau Board during the 70th annual meeting at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, November 16-17.
Read Article11/17/12 (Sat)
NDFB President addresses success and challenges
There are successes to celebrate as well as challenges to face as North Dakota Farm Bureau begins its next 70 years, said North Dakota Farm Bureau, President Doyle Johannes.
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