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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published April 2, 2021

Bills must be reported out of committee in the second chamber by Friday, April 9. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North Dakota…

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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published February 26, 2021

It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…

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ND High Court Rules Township Misinterpreted Setback Rules

Published February 24, 2021

The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the Pelican Township Board of Supervisors misinterpreted zoning laws, preventing a proposed hog farm from moving forward. The court said the township misapplied the law with its setback requirements. The township, located in the…

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North Dakota Legislative Update

Published February 19, 2021

The proposal to use legacy funds to support value-added agriculture products is still in play in the North Dakota legislature. Crossover is also coming up, which means bills must pass out of one chamber and move to the other. Hear…

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Speed Limit Bill Dies in ND Legislature

Published February 18, 2021

This proposal would have raised the maximum speed limit of 80 miles per hour and a minimum of 40 miles per hour on interstate highways. NDFB Public Policy Director Pete Hanebutt says this bill had implications for agriculture. "Granted, most…

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Active in the Policy Debate

Published January 18, 2021

Farm Bureau policy begins at the county level. Those issues move onto the state and national conventions. NDFB Executive Vice-President and CEO Jeff Missling says those issues were debated at the American Farm Bureau Federation delegate session. In addition to…

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Holding the Line on Regulatory Wins

Published January 12, 2021

Farm Bureau enjoyed legislative wins during the four years of the Trump Administration. That victory column includes tax reform and regulatory relief. "We're probably not going to be able to swing for the fence like we have over the past…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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