News
6/22/12 (Fri)
Stop the flood of regulation
An editorial by Erin Anthony -- Growing up, we all needed guidance at times. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t forget your jacket. Don’t eat yellow snow. If you make that face one more time, it might get stuck like that.
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Farm Bill passage, statement by AFBF
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman issued the following statement on the heels of the Senate Farm Bill passage...
Read Article6/20/12 (Wed)
Food, Land and People Institute
If you are a teacher looking for credits, our Food, Land and People Institute, scheduled for July 17-20 in Bismarck could be just the ticket for you.
Read Article6/19/12 (Tue)
Greenhouse gas regulations will burden farmers
Many of America’s farmers and ranchers will face economic challenges due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to regulate greenhouse gases, the American Farm Bureau Federation told a House subcommittee.
Read Article6/18/12 (Mon)
More on what's wrong with the EPA CWA guidance
In this week's NDFB Newsline, NDFB President Doyle Johannes explains in more detail why the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act Guidance is bad news for farmers and ranchers.
Read Article6/18/12 (Mon)
EPA air quality standards
The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed updates to its national air quality standards for both coarse and fine particulate matter. EPA proposed no changes to its standards for coarse particles, which include dust commonly generated by typical farming practices and driving on unpaved rural roads.
Read Article6/15/12 (Fri)
Farm safety includes a first-aid kit
As the pace of farm activities picks up in the summer, the likelihood of accidents also increases. That means having a first-aid kit on the farm is essential, according to J.W. Schroeder, the North Dakota State University Extension Service's dairy specialist.
Read Article6/14/12 (Thu)
Observe Flag Day
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is calling on North Dakotans to observe Flag Day, today, June 14, by displaying the American flag and honoring those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation.
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NDRAC announces legislation
FARGO – North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care (NDRAC), a diverse group of animal stakeholders, is proposing new legislation that strengthens and clarifies the state’s humane treatment of animals law and offers a better, more comprehensive response to animal mistreatment than a proposed ballot initiative.
Read Article6/13/12 (Wed)
The Food Dialogues
Farmers and ranchers are headed to Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world – for the second Food Dialogues event, June 20-21, 2012.
Read Article6/12/12 (Tue)
NDFB and Office Depot
North Dakota Farm Bureau members have a new savings opportunity at their fingertips.
Read Article6/11/12 (Mon)
EPA's Clean Water Guidance
What does the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act Guidance mean for farmers and ranchers? In this week's NDFB Newsline, NDFB President Doyle Johannes explains....
Read Article6/07/12 (Thu)
Stepping back in time
An editorial by Stewart Truelsen - Earlier this spring the National Archives released the 1940 Census to the public. If you are wondering what took them so long, there is a 72-year waiting period required by law to respect the privacy of the respondents.
Read Article6/06/12 (Wed)
Safety group is 50 years old
The International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health will be “Bridging the Past and Future 50 Years” at its annual conference June 24-28, in Burlington, Vt.
Read Article6/05/12 (Tue)
In My Barn builds math skills
A new online game developed for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students is now available on MyAmericanFarm.org, the popular agricultural gaming site. “In My Barn” is the first game for a pre-K–K audience on My American Farm.
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