Articles tagged under: NDFB
Property Rights Advocated at NDFB Meeting
Published November 21, 2022
NDFB delegates have established policy priorities for the year ahead. NDFB President Daryl Lies says that includes property rights. "Private property rights was enshrined in our U.S. constitution and we must make sure they stay top-of-the-line in North Dakota." During…ND Farm Leaders Outline Policy Priorities
Published September 17, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman joined North Dakota Senator John Hoeven for a farm bill roundtable Friday in Fargo. The feedback was familiar; do no harm to crop insurance, maintain the sugar program and invest in agriculture research.…30×30 Described as a ‘Land Grab’
Published January 27, 2022
Hundreds of people showed up for meetings in Dickinson and New Salem highlighting the Biden Administration's 30x30 proposal. NDFB President Daryl Lies describes 30x30 as a ‘land grab.’ "Especially, when you get into western North Dakota where they deal a…ND Leads Opposition to 30 x 30 Proposal
Published January 17, 2022
The Biden Administration’s 30 by 30 plan, which calls for conserving 30 percent of the nation’s land by 2030, was a hot-button topic during the American Farm Bureau Federation policy session. Sterling, North Dakota farmer Lucas Lang served as a delegate…Grassroots Policy Development
Published January 10, 2022
NDFB President Daryl Lies says policy development is the highlight of the American Farm Bureau convention. "This is the granddaddy of the grassroots policy development process," said Lies. "It starts with an idea with a member at the county level…Frustration Seen Over AFBF Rules Committee Decision
Published January 7, 2022
Policy development is at the heart of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, but there is some consternation over possible changes for the delegate session. "Depending on the report from the rules committee is received by the delegates once…It’s Time to Expand Animal Ag in ND
Published November 20, 2021
It’s time for North Dakota to recognize the value of animal agriculture. NDFB President Daryl Lies made that point during the organization’s annual meeting. "It's time that we band together and do this because if we can gain another 20…ND Population Shifts Away from Rural Areas
Published November 12, 2021
Changes made in the redistricting process in North Dakota during the special session will impact rural areas. "Some districts changed and numbers shifted. Other districts are going away, being reassigned to others," said Pete Hanebutt, Director of Public Policy, NDFB.…Cass County Farm Bureau Takes On A New Role at Big Iron
Published September 17, 2021
For the first time, the Big Iron Farm Show had a title sponsor--Cass County Farm Bureau. "It is a great honor," said Cass County Farm Bureau President Brandon Lindstrom. The county group also sponsors the Ag Education Building at the…