News
6/04/12 (Mon)
Dairy improvements
This week's NDFB Newsline has been posted, and it's all about the improvements dairy farmers have made, and will continue to make, to bring consumers wholesome, yummy dairy products.
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Buick Regal at 162
Eligible Farm Bureau members in North Dakota can receive savings on Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicles they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclusive...
Read Article5/31/12 (Thu)
June is Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank the hard-working dairy farmers in our state. A few years ago, NDFB's kid correspondent, Adam, had an opportunity to visit a North Dakota dairy farm...
Read Article5/30/12 (Wed)
Project Safe Send dates announced
BISMARCK – Project Safe Send, North Dakota’s annual collection of unusable pesticides, will be conducted at 12 locations in July.
Read Article5/29/12 (Tue)
Responding to Mother Jones
In a blog post last week, Tom Philpott, food and ag blogger for Mother Jones, commented on meeting American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman recently.
Read Article5/25/12 (Fri)
Remembering those who served
North Dakota Farm Bureau extends, on this Memorial Day weekend, our sincere gratitude for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Read Article5/24/12 (Thu)
Cattle feedlot placements drop
Consumers can expect to continue paying relatively high prices for hamburger and steaks, according to USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report. Placements in feedlots during April of this year were 1.52 million, 15 percent below 2011.
Read Article5/23/12 (Wed)
Gas more expensive without ethanol
Ethanol reduced wholesale gasoline prices by 29 cents per gallon between 2000 and 2011, according to an updated study conducted by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development.
Read Article5/22/12 (Tue)
Choice Hotels announces summer savings special
Cool deals on hot summer savings are yours at Choice Hotels, just for being a Farm Bureau member.
Read Article5/21/12 (Mon)
What a difference a year makes
A mild winter, and an early spring. It's a welcome change from last year. In this week's NDFB Newsline, we talk with NDFB Vice President Chris Brossart about spring planting progress.
Read Article5/18/12 (Fri)
Engaging the congregation
An editorial by Bob Stallman - Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm.
Read Article5/17/12 (Thu)
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
BISMARCK– Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed May 20-26 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in North Dakota.
Read Article5/16/12 (Wed)
Don't Fry-day
To encourage sun safety awareness and remind everyone to protect their skin while outdoors, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has declared May 25 — the Friday before Memorial Day — as "Don’t Fry Day."
Read Article5/14/12 (Mon)
NDFB Newsline highlights Domino's decision
Are you going to be buying a Domino's pizza this weekend to celebrate and thank the restaurant chain for standing up to the Humane Society of the United States and defeating an HSUS measure...
Read Article5/11/12 (Fri)
Pay it forward in pizza next weekend
A blog post today at Just Farmers, by pork producer and former AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair Chris Chinn, talks about paying it forward - with pizza...
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