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5/10/13 (Fri)
Record corn crop predicted
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released today by the Agriculture Department shows that a record corn crop is still reachable despite a slow start to planting season, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.
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Pest report from Extension
Each season brings new challenges and pest problems in crop production. One way to stay informed and effectively manage any problem is to sign up for the North Dakota State University Extension Service's weekly "Crop and Pest Report."
Read Article5/06/13 (Mon)
Think safety this spring
Former NDFB safety cordinator Gail Bakko reminds farmers heading out to the fields this spring to take an inventory and make a plan for ensuring safety all season.
Read Article5/03/13 (Fri)
Honeybee report released
The Agriculture Department and Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued a comprehensive scientific report on honeybee health.
Read Article5/02/13 (Thu)
Case IH program can save FB members money
Farm Bureau members can now take advantage of Case IH equipment discounts thanks to a new membership value program.
Read Article5/01/13 (Wed)
NDSU Collegiate FB names officers
Officers have been elected to the NDSU Collegiate Farm Bureau for the 2013-14 school year.
Read Article4/29/13 (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.
Read Article4/25/13 (Thu)
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...
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