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11/19/10 (Fri)
NDFB President warns "there's a storm coming"
North Dakota Farm Bureau President Eric Aasmundstad warned those attending the opening session of the organization’s 68th annual meeting that there is a storm coming, and it is groups that would like to put the livestock industry out of business.
Read Article11/18/10 (Thu)
Tweeting from NDFB annual meeting
The North Dakota Farm Bureau 68th annual meeting gets underway tomorrow, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m. A fun way to keep track of what's happening is by following the event on Twitter.
Read Article11/16/10 (Tue)
The more things change, the more they stay the same
An editorial by Lynne Finnerty - Much has changed over the years. These days, dad is as likely as mom to be in charge of preparing Thanksgiving dinner. The recipes come from websites and blogs, as well as cookbooks and family recipe cards. Many of us will travel in the sky, rather than over the hill and through the woods.
Read Article11/15/10 (Mon)
Farm Bureau urges president to push for tax relief
Now is the time for congressional action on estate tax relief, preserving capital gains tax breaks and extending other important tax provisions, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman.
Read Article11/11/10 (Thu)
In honor of our veterans
In accordance with a proclamation issued by the President, Gov. John Hoeven is encouraging North Dakotans to observe Veterans Day, today, by honoring the contributions of veterans and those currently serving at home and abroad through ceremonies and patriotic activities, and by displaying the American and North Dakota flags.
Read Article11/10/10 (Wed)
Big savings, starting tomorrow, at Lands' End
Farm Bureau members can save 30 percent at Lands' End starting tomorrow through Monday, Nov. 15.
Read Article11/09/10 (Tue)
NDSU offers income tax management program for ag producers
A tax management program will be offered to producers and tax preparers from 9 a.m. to noon CST on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 12 interactive video sites in North Dakota.
Read Article11/08/10 (Mon)
Dirt warriors
An editorial by Dal Grooms - On Veterans Day this year, think about farmers. Agricultural production has always been a target in war. Time and again, history has shown us that the enemy can be weakened by blocking or destroying the food supply.
Read Article11/05/10 (Fri)
Grainger benefit big value to FB members
Partnership with W.W. Grainger, Inc. has again proved valuable for Farm Bureau members. Since Dec. 1, 2009 Farm Bureau members have saved an estimated $309,757 by purchasing items from http://www.grainger.com, about 24 percent less than the items would have cost in the Grainger catalog.
Read Article11/04/10 (Thu)
Grover Norquist is featured speaker at NDFB annual meeting
Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, will be the featured speaker at the North Dakota Farm Bureau annual meeting, scheduled for November 19-21, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Norquist will speak at the Saturday (Nov. 20) annual banquet.
Read Article11/04/10 (Thu)
Fund available to help producers with fuel storage rules
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says producers with more than 10,000 gallons of fuel and/or oil in above-ground storage may be eligible for up to $12,500 in assistance to bring their facilities into compliance with federal regulations.
Read Article11/03/10 (Wed)
N.D. Legacy Committee issues Measure One statement
BISMARCK, ND – In yesterday’s statewide election voters passed Measure 1, which establishes a North Dakota Legacy Fund.
Read Article11/02/10 (Tue)
Happy 121st!
North Dakota is 121 years young today! Celebrate the day by voting for the candidates of your choice!
Read Article11/01/10 (Mon)
A tale of two farmers
An editorial by Craig Fata - There’s a guy in Illinois who’s a farmer. He farms 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans over several areas. He is responsible for all of the business decisions for the operation, including which varieties to plant, when to sell what he harvests and for how much. His tractors and combines are huge machines. They are equipped with laptop computers and the latest GPS technology.
Read Article10/29/10 (Fri)
New virtual farm video posted
North Dakota Farm Bureau Kid Correspondent, Adam, takes us to Wald Dairy in south-central North Dakota to visit with a young man who helps on his parents' dairy farm.
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