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5/10/16 (Tue)
Why increased valuations shouldn't increase your property taxes
NDFB President Daryl Lies explains why increased property values shouldn't always means increased property taxes.
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Room for everything
How do you make room for everything you need for you, your kids AND your business? Have you considered the Traverse?
Read Article5/04/16 (Wed)
What kind of hormones do you feed your pigs?
It's a question that most farmers wouldn't expect to be asked, but AFBF Promotion and Education Chair Chris Hoffman says it's important to let people know why farmers do what they do.
Read Article5/03/16 (Tue)
The myth of corporate farming
NDFB President Daryl Lies breaks down the corporate farming issue and share some insights into what it is, and what it isn't.
Read Article4/27/16 (Wed)
Going green isn't just talk for U.S. agriculture
"Greenwashing" is a marketing tactic designed to make products appear more environmentally responsible. But farmers and ranchers are green. For real.
Read Article4/26/16 (Tue)
Tackling property taxes
This week's Dialogue with Daryl shares a few things to think about regarding property taxes...
Read Article4/25/16 (Mon)
Farm safety reminders
It's a little soggy out there right now, but as soon as the rain stops, farmers will be itching to get in the field. But we're encouraging everyone to NOT take shortcuts.
Read Article4/22/16 (Fri)
Heger is named regional Farm Mom
Katie Heger of Underwood has been named the Northwest Region Farm Mom of the Year.
Read Article4/21/16 (Thu)
Save on paper
Office Depot/Office Max is running a special on paper, and if you are an NDFB member, you can save...
Read Article4/19/16 (Tue)
Daryl weighs in on Earth Day
Earth Day is this Friday, April 22, but NDFB President Daryl Lies shares why every day is Earth Day for farmers and ranchers.
Read Article4/15/16 (Fri)
Verona photographer places in national contest
Verona photographer Katherine Plessner placed second in the American Farm Bureau Federation's photo contest in the technology division.
Read Article4/14/16 (Thu)
Tomorrow is the deadline
Attention high school seniors, college students and graduate students! Tomorrow is the scholarship deadline!
Read Article4/13/16 (Wed)
More than "feeding the world"
McLean County Farm Bureau President and agriculture advocate Katie Heger wrote "Farmers do more than feed the world" for American Farm Bureau Federation's Focus on Agriculture series.
Read Article4/12/16 (Tue)
Rein in EPA
American Farm Bureau says the Environmental Protection Agency should be held accountable for its repeated violations of open government laws.
Read Article4/11/16 (Mon)
Is your farm spring ready? Check out this Case IH checklist
Is your farm spring-ready? Case IH can help you determine if you are...
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