Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farm Bureau
Property Taxes Take Center Stage in Bismarck
Published January 6, 2025
Although a November ballot measure to eliminate property taxes failed, discussions around reform are expected to take center stage during the North Dakota legislative session. "Nobody wants to pay taxes, but how do you pay for the goods and services…Differing Views on Measure 4
Published September 17, 2024
The North Dakota Farm Bureau and the North Dakota Farmers Union are taking opposing positions on Measure 4, a ballot measure in the general election on November 5. The North Dakota Farm Bureau is in favor of passing the measure…Supreme Court Upholds Prop 12
Published May 11, 2023
The Supreme Court has upheld California's Proposition 12 on a split vote of 5-4, Prop 12 prevents the sale of meat products that doesn't abide by California's strict animal housing standards. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 20, 2023
The North Dakota Legislative session is winding down, and legislators are working through night sessions to get bills done. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt says there are several agriculture zoning bills. Listen to this week's…North Dakota Farm Bureau Blocks Township Ordinance
Published September 9, 2022
In November of 2020, North Dakota Farm Bureau challenged Howes Township's regulation of animal feeding operations. The court recently sided with NDFB. President Daryl Lies says the ordinance went beyond the state law. "That's just township overreach." Lies says regulation…Northern Plains Farmers Can Appeal Wetland Easements
Published March 11, 2020
A new appeals process is in place for farmers and ranchers impacted by wetlands easements. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized the administrative process for appealing the wetlands maps. North Dakota Farm Bureau President Daryl Lies says an appeal…