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5/25/11 (Wed)
Motor fuel compliance checks coming
Bismarck, ND – The Office of State Tax Commissioner, North Dakota Highway Patrol, and the Department of Transportation today announced plans for their agencies to conduct joint dyed diesel fuel compliance checks throughout the state this summer.
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AFBF advocates passing FTAs at World Trade Month event
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 2011 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman today joined other agriculture leaders to mark World Trade Month and advocate passage of three outstanding trade agreements. At a press event on Capitol Hill, Stallman said that AFBF supports immediate passage of the Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements.
Read Article5/23/11 (Mon)
Still time to register for June FLP workshops
If you've been thinking about signing up for a Food, Land and People workshop held in June, don't delay. The deadline is this Wednesday, May 25.
Read Article5/20/11 (Fri)
Choice Hotels has summer special
Farm Bureau members planning to do a little traveling this summer have a great opportunity with Choice Hotels.
Read Article5/19/11 (Thu)
Governor proclaims Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
BISMARCK – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed May 22-28 as North Dakota Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, urging North Dakotans to learn what they can do to prevent the introduction of an insect that could devastate the state’s tree population.
Read Article5/18/11 (Wed)
Grainger has special power tool savings
In the market for new power tools? Grainger can help. And as a member of North Dakota Farm Bureau, you can save a few extra bucks too!
Read Article5/17/11 (Tue)
Comprehensive tax relief means revised withholding tables
Bismarck, N.D. – Tax Commissioner Cory Fong today released the newly updated North Dakota Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions and updated Individual Income Tax Withholding Tables.
Read Article5/16/11 (Mon)
Mobi NDFB
We're looking for your input. Please answer our quick poll, and let us know what you think about adding a mobile NDFB site for smart phone users.
Read Article5/16/11 (Mon)
Insurance covers prevented-planting
The likelihood of a record number of acres not planted in North Dakota in 2011 is increasing significantly as producers reach the middle of May with minimal seeding completed and several more days of rain in the forecast.
Read Article5/13/11 (Fri)
DTN/The Progressive Farmer iPad app
DTN/The Progressive Farmer has a new agricultural iPad application designed to let producers browse award-winning news, blogs, market commentary and weather information.
Read Article5/12/11 (Thu)
Growing an idea
an editorial by Stewart Truelsen - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the nation’s first county Farm Bureau in Broome County, N.Y. Farm Bureau and the Cooperative Extension Service grew side-by-side in the early years of the last century. Along with farm mechanization and rural electrification, they had a transformational effect on American agriculture.
Read Article5/11/11 (Wed)
Time for teachers to think about continuing ed
And we have just the ticket! Attend a Food, Land and People workshop this summer and earn credit at the same time.
Read Article5/09/11 (Mon)
Red River Farm Network in D.C.
North Dakota Farm Bureau is one of several sponsors of the Red River Farm Network's (RRFN) Washington Watch program from Washington, D.C. In this week's FarmNetNews, RRFN features interviews with several D.C. dignitaries, including Congressman Rick Berg:
Read Article5/06/11 (Fri)
Feeding Families, Meating Needs
Farm blogger Val Wagner featured the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers "Feeding Families, Meating Needs" program in her blog yesterday...
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Governor opens flood assistance center in Devils Lake
BISMARCK, ND – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced that the state will open a response and recovery center in Devils Lake on Friday, May 6. The center will assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in assessing the extent of flood damages to rural residences and other property. The center also will provide information and assist people as they cope with the challenges of lake flooding.
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