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Europeans face skyrocketing egg prices
Europeans are coping with a new reality when it comes to purchasing eggs — prices are 67 percent higher than one year ago. Production has dropped 15 percent since a government mandate banning conventional cage house systems for hens went into effect in January.
7/05/12 (Thu)
Stop the flood of regulation
American Farm Bureau Federation has created a Facebook page for its Stop the flood of regulation campaign.
7/03/12 (Tue)
AFBF statement on Supreme Court health care decision
The following statement was issued by American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman regarding the Supreme Court decision on health care on Thursday, June 28...
7/02/12 (Mon)
Fireworks safety for the Fourth
Independence Day is a time for celebration and fireworks, but North Dakota Farm Bureau Safety Coordinator Staci Lee wants people to be safe with fireworks....
7/02/12 (Mon)
Stop the flood of regulation
An editorial by Erin Anthony -- Growing up, we all needed guidance at times. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t forget your jacket. Don’t eat yellow snow. If you make that face one more time, it might get stuck like that.
6/22/12 (Fri)
Farm Bill passage, statement by AFBF
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman issued the following statement on the heels of the Senate Farm Bill passage...
6/21/12 (Thu)
Food, Land and People Institute
If you are a teacher looking for credits, our Food, Land and People Institute, scheduled for July 17-20 in Bismarck could be just the ticket for you.
6/20/12 (Wed)
Greenhouse gas regulations will burden farmers
Many of America’s farmers and ranchers will face economic challenges due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to regulate greenhouse gases, the American Farm Bureau Federation told a House subcommittee.
6/19/12 (Tue)
More on what's wrong with the EPA CWA guidance
In this week's NDFB Newsline, NDFB President Doyle Johannes explains in more detail why the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act Guidance is bad news for farmers and ranchers.
6/18/12 (Mon)
EPA air quality standards
The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed updates to its national air quality standards for both coarse and fine particulate matter. EPA proposed no changes to its standards for coarse particles, which include dust commonly generated by typical farming practices and driving on unpaved rural roads.
6/18/12 (Mon)
Farm safety includes a first-aid kit
As the pace of farm activities picks up in the summer, the likelihood of accidents also increases. That means having a first-aid kit on the farm is essential, according to J.W. Schroeder, the North Dakota State University Extension Service's dairy specialist.
6/15/12 (Fri)
Observe Flag Day
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is calling on North Dakotans to observe Flag Day, today, June 14, by displaying the American flag and honoring those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation.
6/14/12 (Thu)
NDRAC announces legislation
FARGO – North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care (NDRAC), a diverse group of animal stakeholders, is proposing new legislation that strengthens and clarifies the state’s humane treatment of animals law and offers a better, more comprehensive response to animal mistreatment than a proposed ballot initiative.
6/14/12 (Thu)
The Food Dialogues
Farmers and ranchers are headed to Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world – for the second Food Dialogues event, June 20-21, 2012.
6/13/12 (Wed)
NDFB and Office Depot
North Dakota Farm Bureau members have a new savings opportunity at their fingertips.
6/12/12 (Tue)