News
3/21/12 (Wed)
Court rules against EPA
The following statement was issued by American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman: “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on behalf of property owners in Sackett v. EPA. AFBF filed amicus briefs in the case to educate the court about the legal and on-the-ground consequences of Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act policies.
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March madness for petition carriers
In NDFB's newest Newsline audio, the organization's Executive Vice President, Jeffrey Missling, talks about the the push to get signatures before spring planting gets underway.
Read Article3/16/12 (Fri)
Spring savings at Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels has announced a new Spring savings opportunity for Farm Bureau members.
Read Article3/15/12 (Thu)
Gwinner student wins Safety Picture Contest
A student from Gwinner is the winner of North Dakota Farm Bureau’s 2012 safety picture contest.
Read Article3/12/12 (Mon)
And the winner is....
Jayce Doan, a college student at Montana State University, is the winner of the North Dakota Farm Bureau I Am Agriculture photo/essay contest held on Facebook.
Read Article3/11/12 (Sun)
It's Farm Bureau Week
Governor Jack Dalrymple has officially proclaimed March 11-17 as North Dakota Farm Bureau Week.
Read Article3/08/12 (Thu)
On this Ag Day say THANKS to a farmer on Facebook
In recognition of National Ag Day, March 8, Farm Bureau Financial Services has launched “Say Thanks to a Farmer,” designed to show gratitude to America’s farmers.
Read Article3/05/12 (Mon)
Educating consumers electronically
Cass County Farm Bureau is educating consumers in the Fargo area during Ag Week, March 4-10, with an electronic billboard.
Read Article3/02/12 (Fri)
March is big for ag
The month of March is big for agriculture. Farm Safety Awareness Week is being held next week, as is Ag Week.
Read Article2/29/12 (Wed)
Farmers are rich
An editorial by Glen Cope - My parents taught me from a young age that you need not look any farther than the end of your own shirt sleeve for a helping hand. It’s a creed that I, and most of the farmers in this great country, live by.
Read Article2/28/12 (Tue)
Court backs need for science in federal water rules
A U.S. District Court in Tallahassee, Fla., has ruled that Environmental Protection Agency-imposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida streams and unimpaired lakes are unlawful because they are arbitrary and have no scientific basis.
Read Article2/27/12 (Mon)
Conditional waiver for LightSquared should be withdrawn
North Dakota Farm Bureau is asking the Federal Communications Commission to withdraw the conditional waiver issued to LightSquared to provide wireless broadband services.
Read Article2/23/12 (Thu)
McLean County Farm Bureau's SIDNE featured
McLean County Farm Bureau's Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience (SIDNE) car was in Wilton on Wednesday, and both KXMB and KFYR television were there covering the event.
Read Article2/22/12 (Wed)
Meaty Mondays and more
An editorial by Stewart Truelsen - A full breakfast of bacon or ham and eggs is a good way to start out the work week. Eat a steak, pork or lamb chop for supper and suddenly, Mondays aren’t so bad. The protein you’re getting from the meat will help you make it through the week. Call it Meaty Monday, if you like.
Read Article2/21/12 (Tue)
Committee seeking higher ed applicants
The nominating committee for the State Board of Higher Education is seeking applications from people interested in serving on the State Board of Higher Education.
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