Articles tagged under: NDFB
NDFB Sets New Policy Priorities in Annual Meeting
Published November 23, 2020
NDFB met in Bismarck on Friday for their annual meeting. President Daryl Lies says the day-long event focused on a variety of policies including private property rights. "We're always finding new things that need to be changed including the open…A Reflection on the Election
Published November 5, 2020
Local farm group leaders are weighing in on the 2020 Election, including NDFB President Daryl Lies. "I think the one thing we can agree on is the pollsters were incorrect. You had polls on either side it was going to…It’s County Meeting Season for ND Farm Bureau
Published October 2, 2020
NDFB Executive Vice President and CEO Jeff Missling says there has been very good attendance at these policy development meetings. One issue getting attention is the need to develop a strong livestock industry in the state. "We're hearing a lot…Other Solutions Being Sought in Conservation Compliance
Published September 5, 2020
The USDA has finalized a rule defining highly erodible land and wetland conservation. NDFB President Daryl Lies says more needs to be done to help farmers. "I think everyone that deals with wetland compliance issues agrees we wanted them to…Ag Seeks a Permanent Fix for Cover Crops and PP Acres
Published August 20, 2020
Farmers, ranchers and agriculture groups in the Northern Plains are welcoming the September 1 date to graze and hay cover crops planted on prevent plant ground. In 2019, prevent plant acres were 3.9 million in South Dakota and 850,000 acres…Visser Wins 2020 NDFB Discussion Meet
Published February 3, 2020
The winner of the 2020 NDFB Young Farmers & Ranchers discussion meet contest is Sheridan Visser. Chris Gartner, Billy Ogdahl and Katelyn Skalicky were also apart of the final four competition. Visser will go on to represent North Dakota in…Water Woes Turn to Water Wins
Published January 26, 2020
Woes about water from Farm Bureau members are now turning into water wins. That's because the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is withdrawing the proposed water supply rule. Additionally, the Waters of the United States replacement rule has been unveiled.…Promoting Agriculture Year Round
Published January 25, 2020
There are a variety of resources available to showcase agriculture in your community, classroom and more. "We are working on an online resource that anyone can use from any state, featuring ag games, presentation resources and more," says AFBF Promotion…Grosz Makes “Sweet 16” in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Published January 20, 2020
At the 2020 Farm Bureau convention, NDFB's Rachel Grosz of Mott, North Dakota advanced to the “Sweet 16” round in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet competition. Hear about Grosz's experience in this RRFN interview.