News
Survey respodents requested
A market research organization is conducting a brief telephone survey among farmers regarding Precision Agricultural Guidance Systems.
1/09/13 (Wed)
Thinking about that Sam's Club membership?
If you have been thinking about a Sam's Club membership, but haven't taken that step yet, here's a chance to "test drive" the benefit...
1/08/13 (Tue)
Leadership Conference highlights this week's NDFB Newsline
Young Farmer and Rancher Committee chairman Rachel Bina talks about some of the highlights of the 2013 Leadership Conference in this week's NDFB Newsline.
1/07/13 (Mon)
YF&R: I'm Farming and I Grow It
The North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will be hosting a Leadership Conference in 2013. The conference will be February 1-3 in Bismarck at the Ramada (Doublewood Inn). The theme for this year is "I'm Farming and I Grow It."
1/04/13 (Fri)
AFBF issues statement on fiscal cliff package
“While much work remains on addressing the spending side of the ledger, the fiscal cliff package that was just approved injected a good dose of certainty into our nation’s tax policy..."
1/02/13 (Wed)
NDFB President's year in review
North Dakota Farm Bureau President Doyle Johannes shares some of the highlights and frustrations of 2012 in this week's NDFB Newsline.
12/31/12 (Mon)
Discussion Meet practice
A practice Discussion Meet will be held on January 25, 2013. The event will be held at the North Central Research Center in Minot and is open to all individuals between the ages of 18-35. There is no cost to participate.
12/28/12 (Fri)
Val and Pal talk about cattle in pens
North Dakota Farm Bureau's Val and Pal radio series focuses on why farmers put cattle in smaller pens during the winter...
12/24/12 (Mon)
Merry Christmas
In honor of Christmas, North Dakota Farm Bureau offices are closed until December 26. Merry Christmas to all!
12/24/12 (Mon)
EPA withdraws order in face of lawsuit
In a surprise about-face, the Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn an order demanding that West Virginia poultry grower Lois Alt obtain a Clean Water Act discharge permit for stormwater runoff from her farmyard or face up to $37,500 per day in penalties.
12/21/12 (Fri)
Former staffer member receives honorable mention
Former North Dakota Farm Bureau staff member Staci Lee received an honorable mention in the American Farm Bureau Federation photography contest.
12/20/12 (Thu)
Winter travel safety app from Extension
The Winter Survival Kit app from the North Dakota State University Extension Service can help motorists stuck in winter weather.
12/18/12 (Tue)
EPA keeps its dust word
The EPA has kept its word about farm dust regulations. American Farm Bureau Regulatory Specialist Andrew Walmsley says that’s a big relief for a lot of farmers and ranchers.
12/17/12 (Mon)
NDFB scholarships now online
Students pursuing a graduate degree, high school students preparing for college and undergraduates majoring in agriculture should consider applying for North Dakota Farm Bureau scholarships.
12/14/12 (Fri)
Animal rights extremists still active
An editorial by Stewart Truelsen - The animal rights movement often is nonsensical like when female activists disrobe in public to protest the wearing of animal fur, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals files a lawsuit against SeaWorld for enslaving whales.
12/13/12 (Thu)