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7/12/10 (Mon)
Red River Valley Fair features county FB building
Don't miss Cass County Farm Bureau's Ag Education Center at the Red River Valley Fair going on through Saturday, July 17 in West Fargo.
Read Article7/02/10 (Fri)
United we eat
An editorial by Nathan Smith - More than 60 million people in the United States did this to celebrate the nation’s birthday last year. Care to take a guess? Americans are great eaters, and from Alaska to Florida and California to New York, citizens are cleaning grills, stocking fridges and pantries, preparing for backyard cook-outs and family dinners, all thanks to the bounty produced by hard-working farm and ranch families.
Read Article6/30/10 (Wed)
Senate Committee passes Chesapeake bill on voice vote
Yesterday, North Dakota Farm Bureau encouraged members to contact Senator Byron Dorgan to oppose S. 1816, the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, because it will impact agriculture well beyond the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Read Article6/30/10 (Wed)
Think "safety" when working with cattle
Anyone working with cattle needs to be vigilant about safety. "Even experienced cattlemen and women can get hurt when dealing with cattle," says Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center. "Young kids move too quickly and excite animals. The elderly don't move fast enough and get too close to a placid cow's flight zone."
Read Article6/25/10 (Fri)
Sears Commercial saves you money
North Dakota Farm Bureau members receive exclusive savings on a variety of items at Sears.
Read Article6/24/10 (Thu)
Ward County FB to sponsor ag commissioner debate
Ward County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a debate between the two candidates for the ND Ag. Commissioner race at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, Monday, July 26 from 3-4 p.m.
Read Article6/23/10 (Wed)
Certified seed growers still may apply for field inspection
The North Dakota State Seed Department is waiving late fees on applications for field inspections due to weather-related problems in the state. Certified seed growers still are encouraged to apply for a field inspection as soon as possible.
Read Article6/22/10 (Tue)
Small meat processors endangered by new regulatory costs
Small and independent meat processors are at significant economic risk due to increased regulatory costs included in a preliminary draft guidance document issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Read Article6/22/10 (Tue)
NDFB VP farm to host Discovery Farm field day
North Dakota Farm Bureau Vice President Doyle Johannes and his wife, Patsy, will host a Discovery Farms field day at their home near Underwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8.
Read Article6/18/10 (Fri)
Learning from our farming fathers
An editorial by Dal Grooms: When I was growing up, being a farm kid wasn’t “cool.” There were certainly times I wished my dad did something else so I could spend time with my friends rather than spending time doing chores. Lucky for me, my dad wasn’t concerned with my definition of cool. He was concerned with taking care of the farm so it would take care of us.
Read Article6/17/10 (Thu)
Climate change bill unlikely?
Apparently so. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday where he said he cannot support a cap-and-trade program or carbon fee to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The lack of Brown’s support is seen as a major setback to passing climate change legislation in Congress this year.
Read Article6/16/10 (Wed)
Weather in the world
Did you know Farm Bureau has farm markets and weather information at the click of your mouse? If you haven't checked it out yet, please do so...
Read Article6/15/10 (Tue)
Food and clothing costs go down
Our friends from Texas Farm Bureau have crafted a pretty interesting blog about the costs to raise kids these days, compared to back in the 1960s.
Read Article6/14/10 (Mon)
It's Flag Day
BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a proclamation signed by the President, Governor John Hoeven is calling on North Dakotans to observe Flag Day, today, June 14, and National Flag Week, beginning today and continuing throughout the week, by displaying the American flag and honoring those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our great nation.
Read Article6/11/10 (Fri)
EPA again: CWA permit costly to ag
EPA is proposing a new Clean Water Act permit for pesticide use near waterways that could lead to problems for farmers and ranchers.
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