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June 8, 2023
#farmeroftheweek #rancheroftheweek
Each Thursday, a farmer or rancher who has contributed to the success of NDFB is featured on NDFB's Facebook and Instagram social media channels.
Read ArticleMay 31, 2023
Ag Commissioner talks about expanding animal agriculture
North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring shares how changes in the anti-corporate farming law will help all of agriculture in the state.
Read ArticleMay 25, 2023
NDFB applauds Supreme Court's Clean Water ruling
NDFB issued a statement on the U.S. Supremet Court rulling in Sackett v EPA.
Read ArticleMay 24, 2023
Reminders of how life used to be
NDFB staff member Amy Neurohr shares her weather-related gr"attitude" adjustment in a new post on My NDFB Life.
Read ArticleMay 17, 2023
NDFB lobbyists share positive legislative outcomes for ag
Animal agriculture made significant strides in the 2023 Legislative Assembly. Read this excerpt from the most recent episode of Straight Talk with NDFB.
Read ArticleMay 12, 2023
How did agriculture fare in the 68th Legislative Assembly?
NDFB Straight Talk with NDFB host Emmery Mehlhoff talks with NDFB lobbyists Pete Hanebutt and Meghan Estenson, who share wins and losses for agriculture during the 2023 Legislature.
Read ArticleMay 8, 2023
Speaking to the future of ag and politics
Not many people use "fun" and "legislative process" in the same sentence. Emmery does! Read her post for My NDFB life.
Read ArticleMay 4, 2023
Networking, growth and tan lines
What happens when a group of dedicated North Dakota Farm Bureau folks go to a FUSION conference in Florida?
Read ArticleMay 3, 2023
How does the Legislature balance the budget?
The North Dakota Constitution mandates a balanced budget. Learn more about how legislators balance the budget in our state.
Read ArticleApril 26, 2023
It's down to the wire and it's all about balancing the budget
The 68th Legislative Assembly is drawing to a close, but the state budget still needs to be balanced. Straight Talk host Emmery Mehlhoff visits with House Appropriations Committee chairman Rep. Don Vigesaa in the newest episode.
Read ArticleApril 19, 2023
What two freshman legislators say about serving
In an excerpt from last week's Straight Talk podcast, Senator Judy Estenson and Representative Karen Anderson talk about serving in the state Legislature.
Read ArticleApril 14, 2023
A day in the life of a lobbyist
NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt shares his typical day during the Legislative Assembly for My NDFB Life.
Read ArticleApril 12, 2023
Freshman legislators share what they learned
Our polarized society makes assumptions that the people serving in our Legislature only want to win instead of doing the right thing. Learn why that's not true from two North Dakota legislators in a new Straight Talk podcast.
Read ArticleApril 12, 2023
Judge's ruling blocks Biden administration WOTUS rule
American Farm Bureau issued a statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Administration's WOTUS rule.
Read ArticleApril 7, 2023
God sends small reminders when we need them
A new post on My NDFB Life by staff member Becca Hennessy.
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