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5/30/12 (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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Read Article5/10/12 (Thu)
Soybean crop increases, but supply to dip to historic low
There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported. The scenario will mean U.S. soybean supplies will fall to a mere 16 days of inventory, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.
Read Article5/09/12 (Wed)
Great American Wheat Harvest
The official title of a documentary film previously known by its working title ("The Wheat Harvest Movie") has just been revealed. "Great American Wheat Harvest" is the title of the movie, which is scheduled for release in spring 2014.
Read Article5/07/12 (Mon)
Farm Mom Lessons
An editorial by Cyndie Sirekis - This is the month that we celebrate Mother's Day. Going beyond the holiday's commercial aspects, it may be one of the few days during the year when moms are able to bask in the full attention of their offspring, at least for a few hours.
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