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9/13/10 (Mon)

Will Congress hit the books on estate taxes?

an editorial by Dal Grooms - Members of Congress and school children have wrapped up their summer recesses. Students have returned to their schools, giddy with tales of their summer adventures and with glowing anticipation for a new school year. Chances are good that members of Congress are a bit more somber on their return to Capitol Hill.

9/13/10 (Mon)

Letters for Lyrics

Help the Ram Truck Brand and Zac Brown Band reach their goal of sending 1 million letters to U.S. soldiers with just a few "clicks" as the "Letters for Lyrics" campaign takes to the Web. More than 325,000 letters have been collected to date and many more are needed to reach their goal.

9/13/10 (Mon)

Big Iron starts tomorrow

The Big Iron Farm Show starts tomorrow, on the Red River Fairgrounds in West Fargo, and Farm Bureau will be there, providing information on Measure One and handing out bottled water.

9/10/10 (Fri)

2011 models now eligible for Dodge incentive

If you are in the market for new wheels, consider purchasing a Dodge through Farm Bureau's special member benefits incentive. As of today, 2011 model year Dodge and Ram vehicles are eligible for the $500 incentive.

9/09/10 (Thu)

AgChat website features Val Wagner on homepage

Val Wagner, a farmer from Monango, recently attended an AgChat workshop in Chicago to learn more about telling agriculture's story through social media. The result?

9/08/10 (Wed)

NDFB supports Measure One

North Dakota Farm Bureau is part of a coalition supporting passage of Measure One, a constitutional amendment that would provide the state with a permanent savings account.

9/07/10 (Tue)

Today through Friday...

Lands' End is offering Farm Bureau members free UPS ground shipping on items ordered today through Friday.

9/03/10 (Fri)

"Agvocates" embrace social media tools, tactics

an editorial by Jeff Fowle -- Aug. 30, 2010, could well be remembered as a tipping point in the efforts of farmers and ranchers to engage in conversations with members of the public–their customers. That was the opening day of the AgChat Foundation Conference, a hands-on gathering designed to empower farmers and ranchers to reach beyond the ag community through social media platforms. Fresh off that meeting, several memorable pictures stand out.

9/02/10 (Thu)

Contact our U.S. Senators to repeal 1099 rules

North Dakota Farm Bureau members are encouraged to contact Sens. Conrad and Dorgan to support an amendment to repeal the new Form 1099 rules being promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service. Beginning in 2012, the IRS will require businesses to report more of its purchases to the IRS through the use of 1099s.

9/01/10 (Wed)

NDFB encouraging people to attend Lewis and Clark Trail meeting

If you are concerned about property rights, agricultural uses of land or energy development, North Dakota Farm Bureau is encouraging you to attend a public meeting at 6 p.m. September 7 at the Morton County Courthouse to share your views on the comprehensive management plan for the Lewis & Clark Trail.

9/01/10 (Wed)

NDFB Action Alert posted encouraging you to contact Sen. Conrad on estate taxes

The Senate adjourned until September 13 without addressing the estate tax issue. American Farm Bureau is supporting a proposal offered by Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) to phase-in a $5 million exemption and 35 percent tax rate over ten years. Stepped up basis is included in their proposal.

8/31/10 (Tue)

NDFB Vice President makes statement at Measure One press conference

North Dakota Farm Bureau Vice President Doyle Johannes participated in a press conference in Minot this morning for Measure One.

8/30/10 (Mon)

Wilson talks AgChat on RRFN

Stutsman County farmer and Farm Bureau member Sarah Wilson is featured in this week's Red River Farm Network newsletter talking about the "agvocacy " training she is participating in, in Chicago, Illinois. Also at the session from North Dakota are Val Wagner of Monango and Paul Anderson of Coleharbor.

8/27/10 (Fri)

Animals don't have rights, but humans do have duties

An editorial by John Hart - In a 1986 interview with Washingtonian magazine, Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and still president of the People of Ethical Treatment of Animals, made a provocative statement that continues to be noticed today.

8/26/10 (Thu)

Check us out at Big Iron

It'll be here before you know it: the 30th annual Big Iron event, held on the Red River Valley Fair grounds, Sept. 14-16. And North Dakota Farm Bureau will be there...