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2/17/12 (Fri)

AFBF applauds House action on energy security

Passage by the House on Thursday of a bill to increase domestic energy supplies, including development of a vast new source in the oil shale deposits of the American West, helps provide the type of energy solutions America needs, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

2/16/12 (Thu)

Teachers: Answer survey for a chance at $50

North Dakota Farm Bureau would like teachers from across the state interested in participating in a Food, Land and People workshop this summer to fill in a six-question survey. It's worth $50 to the winner!

2/15/12 (Wed)

Modern ag practices reduce beef carbon footprint

This is one of those items that really needs to be shared to help clear up misconceptions about modern agriculture...

2/13/12 (Mon)

New audio on child labor rules posted

North Dakota Farm Bureau's new downloadable weekly audio news story is now available. This week's topic is child labor rules for agriculture...

2/10/12 (Fri)

I Am Agriculture contest on Facebook

In celebration of North Dakota Farm Bureau Week, coming March 11-17, we're holding an I Am Agriculture photo/essay contest on Facebook.

2/08/12 (Wed)

Have you submitted a scholarship application yet?

The deadline is just over a month away, but we want to give you plenty of time to get your scholarship application in, for one of four NDFB is offering.

2/07/12 (Tue)

NDFB encourages comments on labor regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will re-propose rule changes on the “parental exemption” as it relates to the child labor regulations for agriculture.

2/06/12 (Mon)

NDFB opposes using oil tax revenue for conservation

North Dakota Farm Bureau has taken action to oppose a proposed constitutional ballot measure to create a special fund for wildlife and conservation programs. The action was taken by the NDFB Board of Directors during its recent meeting in Fargo.

2/03/12 (Fri)

The hype cycle

An editorial by Lynne Finnerty - Ever heard of the hype cycle Created by Internet consulting firm Gartner, Inc., the theory goes like this. New technology goes through a cycle, including a “technology trigger” phase, in which it generates excitement and press coverage; a “peak of inflated expectations” phase, in which the hype leads to unrealistic expectations...

2/02/12 (Thu)

Focus online now posted

The February-March edition of Focus, North Dakota Farm Bureau's official publication, edited by Joey Tigges, is posted.

2/01/12 (Wed)

New YF&R Committee members elected

Two young farm families were elected to the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, during the YF&R Leadership Conference at the Holiday Inn Fargo, January 27-29.

1/31/12 (Tue)

Final four named in YF&R Challenge

Four young people from around the state were named the finalists in the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Challenge, held at the YF&R Leadership Conference in Fargo, January 27-29.

1/30/12 (Mon)

Campaign management seminar coming in April

Are you considering a run for political office in North Dakota? If so, consider attending North Dakota Farm Bureau's Campaign Management Seminar in April.

1/27/12 (Fri)

YF&R Leadership Conference is underway

The 2012 YF&R Leadership Conference is underway at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. There will be tweets and Facebook posts and much more throughout the event, so watch the hastage #ndyfr12 on Twitter...

1/25/12 (Wed)

Egg legislation replaces science with politics

The American Farm Bureau Federation strongly criticized a bill pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers to implement an agreement they reached to replace decades of science-based animal care practices with strict government control.