June 2015 Union Farmer

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Photo taken near Adrian by Marsha Skattum, NDFU

In this issue

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Legislative review

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Agents honored

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Register for camp

23. President’s message

June 2015 – Volume 62 • Number 6

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EDITOR: Anne Denholm 800-366-8331 • www.ndfu.org adenholm@ndfu.org POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU, PO Box 2136, Jamestown, ND 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 34,738 • USPS 016-211

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Mark Watne Vice President: Bob Kuylen Secretary: Ellen Linderman Treasurer: Terry Borstad James Kerzman; Wes Niederman Jr.; Dennis Stromme; Jim Teigen; Ronda Throener

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Kayla Pulvermacher

Richard Schlosser

Kristi Carlson

Dane Braun

Pam Musland

The NDFU legislative team works for you GUEST COLUMN

BY KAYLA PULVERMACHER, NDFU

If the 64th Legislative Session were to be summed up in one word, what would it be?

This is something that I thought about during long days sitting in the back of House chambers or listening to committee work at 5:00 in the evening. And honestly, I settled on the word early on.

Less. This session had a lot less of a lot of things: less money, less progress, less debate.

And the Legislature even ended in a less than complete way…with one bill unfinished.

The Legislature failed to act on SB 2022, which funds the North Dakota Public Employee

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Retirement System. The House forced the Senate into a take-itor-leave-it position on its version of the bill, and the Senate decided to leave it. The Senate gaveled out, and later that day, so did the House. How this issue will be dealt with remains to be seen.

As you’re looking through this review, take note of the issues that have surfaced and have been debated for years, and which ones did not get a full discussion before passing. These are important points to discuss with your legislators back home.

Your team consisted of Kayla Pulvermacher, Richard Schlosser, Kristi Carlson, Pam Musland and Dane Braun.

Top bills for NDFU during the 2015 session

Your NDFU Legislative team’s primary focus during the 64th Legislative Assembly was on agricultural, economic and social policies. Our members instructed us to place special emphasis on: • Upholding the current Corporate Farming Law; • Supporting funding for infrastructure; • Advocating for landowner rights and improved reclamation practices; and • Reinforcing the need for balanced tax policy in North Dakota. ...continued on pages 4-5

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Overview of the issues: Upholding the Current Corporate Farming Law The conversation around the Corporate Farming Law began two days before the session opened.

Although Comissioner Goehring referenced the need for “tweaks” during a campaign debate, there was nary a mention of it after the election, let alone a substantive conversation – at least none that included any farm group or the public. NDFU reached out to the Agriculture Department shortly after the election to talk about this issue, and was finally granted a meeting just days before the session. Only then did we learn the Department believed that “tweaking” the corporate farming law was the only way to resolve the decline in dairies. It became clear this issue, which was later tweaked further to include swine, would be a focus for the Department.

SB 2351 was introduced by prime sponsor Sen. Terry Wanzek (R-29) on the last day a senator is permitted to introduce legislative bills. In short, the bill allows nonfamily farm corporations to own and run dairy and swine operations by exempting them from North Dakota’s Corporate Farming Law. It also allows them to own a section of land (640 acres). After a mind-numbingly fast track through the House and Senate with little debate and barely any attention to the gaping holes, SB 2351 passed and was signed by the governor.

NDFU held a rally shortly after, announcing its intentions to refer this bill allowing North Dakota voters to decide the matter.

This bill and the referendum process has undoubtedly been the focus of the organization since then, with the signature-gathering process well underway.

Landowner Rights and Reclamation Practices Reclamation of pipelines and restoration of damaged land seemed to be the focus of landowner right bills this session.

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As adopted, SB 2271 includes $600,000 (down from the $1 million originally proposed) to establish a pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight pilot program. This law will provide an “ombudsman” to work with producers who are having issues with companies that have not properly restored land or reclaimed pipelines. The ombudsman would act as the contact between the producer and the company and any other parties or state agencies to hopefully find resolutions. The program will be housed in the Ag Department.

HB 1358 has a laundry list of inspection-related policy. The bill: • Allows the Industrial Commission to request engineering construction designs and a plan for leak protection and monitoring for gathering lines.

• Allows the Industrial Commission to require a bond on gathering lines.

• Allows funds from the abandoned well reclamation fund to be used to reclaim old pipelines and restore land and water damaged from old oil and saltwater spills prior to 1983.

• Appropriates $1.5 million to EERC for research on construction standards, depths, pressures, monitoring systems, maintenance and backfill materials for pipelines.

Also will analyze existing regulations on construction and monitoring of pipelines, look at effectiveness of leak detection and monitoring technologies.

• Appropriates $500,000 for a pilot program and study of the best techniques for remediating salt and waste pit contamination from soil.

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One piece of this bill that may cause some heartburn is how much rulemaking will need to be done by the Department. North Dakota Farmers Union, along with landowner groups, will have to monitor the rulemaking process closely for these programs to make sure that they benefit, and not hinder, farmers and ranchers.

Infrastructure Funding

The surge bill, SB 2103, was a clear example of how effective the Legislature can work when the need is evident. After hearing for years about the state’s crumbling infrastructure, the Legislature answered by providing more than $1.1 billion in emergency funding for critical infrastructure needs in counties, cities and communities in both oil-producing and non oilproducing counties. The bill passed both the House and Senate before crossover, virtually unheard of for a bill of such magnitude.

The expeditious passage of this bill will allow for political subdivisions to get the necessary planning, bids, and construction season started early this year.

Balanced Tax Policy

While tax policy has been on the forefront of the Legislature’s minds since my first session in 2007, this session it seemed to take a back seat. It wasn’t until the last days of the session that a piece of tax policy concerning the oil extraction tax was brought forward, and left the entire capitol in a frenzy. HB 1476, the infamous “Oil Tax Reform Bill,” decreases North Dakota’s oil extraction tax to 5 percent and will permanently eliminate the trigger – which currently provides an exemption from the tax – after Dec. 31. The bill also will raise the oil extraction tax to 6 percent if oil prices rise to $90 a barrel for three consecutive months. The state’s 5 percent oil production tax is unaffected by the legislation. NDFU opposed this change, as our members have adopted policy against any decrease in oil extraction tax until priorities of property tax relief, infrastructure, education, emergency and health services are Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

fully funded.

Of course, there were the usual bills that dealt with things like changing terminology from “mills to cents,” but in the end this change was not successful. Changes to the gross production tax through HB 1176 were successful, and will change the amount of revenue that political subdivisions receive from the tax. This bill increases the share of the gross production tax in oil producing counties to 30 percent.

Finally, in the last few days of the session, Governor Dalrymple’s tax reform package became the vehicle for tax relief. SB 2144 contained $250 million in property tax reductions and $123 million in individual and corporate income tax relief. In addition, SB 2206 shifted $23 million in state- and federallymandated social service costs from counties to the state, which will directly reduce property taxes. The Homestead Tax Credit program for seniors was also increased by $1.2 million. Overall, this tax relief adds up to about $400 million for the biennium. Since 2009, the state has reduced property and income taxes by more than $4.2 billion.

When talking about property tax relief, it’s also important to highlight education funding. Over the past biennia, the Legislature has chosen to provide property tax relief by shifting more and more of the education funding responsibilities from local property taxpayers to the state. This year, the Legislature passed a 3 percent increase in the state’s per-pupil student payment for the next biennium, adding an additional $164 million for K-12 funding. This brings the state’s

share of school funding well above the 70 percent the state has long sought.

Agriculture Bills of Interest

Aside from the Corporate Farming Bill introduced this session, a bill that got a lot of attention from agricultural groups was HB 1238, which sought to increase the beef checkoff in North Dakota.

The bill, pushed by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, increased the beef checkoff in North Dakota by $1, effectively doubling it.

While the first dollar would remain non-refundable, ranchers would have the option of asking for a refund of the additional dollar. North Dakota Farmers Union, along with the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota, opposed the bill, saying it amounts to a tax and that ranchers should have the opportunity to vote on the increase.

The Legislature’s major change to the bill was to make the refund form available electronically.

Finally, bees looked to be a controversial issue at the beginning of the session, set to keep the House and Senate Agriculture Committees all “abuzz.”

While the bills that were first introduced would have dramatically changed regulations around beehive placement, the end product granted authority to the Agriculture Commissioner to request removal of an apiary if it meets certain criteria, set clearer identification requirements of apiaries, and created a checkoff for the industry. s

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Farmers Union makes sizable donation to new JRMC oncology unit North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) and Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) recently gifted $150,000 in challenge grant funds to Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) for the establishment of an oncology unit for chemotherapy infusions.

“There is a great need in our region to provide cancer care closer to Jamestown, especially when it comes to chemotherapy treatments,”said NDFU President Mark Watne.“If we can make the drive shorter for patients that are otherwise driving to Fargo or Bismarck for infusions, we’ve made a huge difference and impact in the lives of others, and that’s what our organization is all about.”

K.C. DeBoer, president and CEO of JRMC, said Farmers Union’s challenge grant will provide funding to support the launch of phase one of oncology development in Jamestown, including the customization of the current JRMC Clinic space to create appropriate rooms for care and provide the necessary tools and equipment to launch enhanced oncology services. The projected timeline to be operational is this winter.

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, left, and NDFU Insurance General Manager Mark Anderson, second from left, present a symbolic check for $150,000 to K.C. DeBoer, president and CEO of Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and Lisa Jackson, JRMC foundation director. The money will be used to help establish an oncology unit for chemotherapy infusions at JRMC.

“It is our key belief at JRMC to do what is in the best interest of the patient. We are thrilled for this opportunity as it aligns perfectly with JRMC’s mission and longterm vision. Our goal is to provide needed health care services here in Jamestown so that patients do not need to travel. Oncology and chemotherapy are one of the main reasons people leave our community for care,”said DeBoer.

“This gift will greatly assist us in bringing this service to the region.

We are grateful for the support.”

DeBoer said an oncologist and full-time nurse practitioner will

oversee the unit when operational.

“Building stronger communities is core to the mission of Farmers Union Insurance,” noted Mark Anderson, general manager of FUI. “The oncology services that will be provided in this clinic will be vital to the health and well-being of the entire region.”

JRMC currently serves a ninecounty region around Jamestown.

For more information about supporting this unit, contact JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson at 253-4806 or ljackson@jrmcnd.com.s

Take steps to improve production

Insurance isn’t available to protect cattle as it does crops, but livestock producers can take steps to “insure” the success of their operations.

Here are some tips from North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka and beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen.

• Move cows to new calving grounds or move cows with calves to provide more space to decrease some of the risk associated with the buildup and spread of environmental pathogens to susceptible animals.

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management accordingly to ensure every opportunity for thin cows to re-breed in a timely fashion.

• Have a veterinarian give bulls a complete physical exam before the breeding season to assess their feet, legs and BCS. • Product and protocol selection involves an assessment of the risk for certain diseases, Pulling a calf at the Josh VanLishout and the efficacy and safety ranch near Mott. Photo by Elizabeth Erickson, NDFU. of specific products such as vaccines. nursing and absorption of the “This aspect of cattle dam’s colostrum,” he notes. ‘insurance’ must be done “However, vaccines can decrease in consultation with your the risk to the individual and to the veterinarian,” Stokka says. group of specific diseases most “Newborn calves receive common to the nursing calf.” s immune protection through the Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Kerzman family learns life lessons on ranch

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

For James and Jill Kerzman, life on the ranch is ideal. There’s plenty of sunshine, open space and peaceful tranquility.

It is an optimal location to enjoy the fruits of their labor with homecooked meals using fresh ingredients right from the farm.

Their 3,000 acre ranch is located near the small town of Mott.

The operation includes 1,000 acres of small grain cropland and pastureland along with a 120 cow/ calf herd and about 50 ewes. James operates the ranch with the help of his brother, Jerry, who handles most of the livestock work.

“I first started farming in 1965,” said Kerzman.

“Over the years, we’ve increased our seeding capacity and learned a lot about chemicals, fertilizers and crop rotation. We’ve also learned to pray a lot!”

Kerzman has attended sheep school, and went to workshops and crop meetings in effort to continue learning how to maximize profits on the ranch.

James Kerzman holds a new lamb this spring.

Kerzman explained, “Innovation is one of the keys to success.

We’ve found that we can graze our sheep with the cattle. The sheep eat a lot of the weeds, leaving the grass to the cattle.

We also practice no-till which helps retain more moisture in the soil.”

He also pointed out the importance of North Dakota State University research. “We try to stay on top of the latest hybrid seed technology and keep up with new marketing techniques,” Kerzman said.

Kerzman has also been active in Farmers Union at the local, county and state levels. He serves on the Hettinger County Farmers Union board and was elected District 4 Director in November 2011 for the state organization.

According to his wife Jill, the ranch also teaches them some important lessons. “If you’re not a believer before you start farming, you quickly learn. When you see a new calf or lamb born, it really shows you the value of life,” she said. s

Sheep are kept in a warm, safe barn on the Kerzman ranch.

James and Jill Kerzman operate a 3,000 acre ranch near Mott and raise spring wheat, canola, barley and other small grains along with a 120 cow/calf and 50 ewe operation. Brother Jerry Kerzman works with them and handles most of the livestock operation.

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Agents honored for performance and years of service at meeting Farmers Union Insurance agents from across North Dakota met May 12-14 in Jamestown for the annual statewide meeting.

The event featured speakers on products, leadership, sales, customer service and employee development. Agents learned more about all aspects of the insurance field from product representatives and managers.

Agents were recognized for years of service and top performances.

Two retiring agents, Rick LeBahn and Brach Johnson, were also honored. s

Rookie of the Year – Lucas Schumacher Crosby

Financial Products Agent of the Year – Courtney Schauer, Mandan

Adjuster of the Year – Travis Montgomery Pictured from left to right: Mark Anderson, Travis Montgomery, Brad Nold and Branden Sorensen.

Agency of the Year – Al Weigel Napoleon

Most Profitable Agency – Waslien/Cramer in Casselton

$2 Million Agency – Zunich/Zunich in Williston

District of the Year – District 1 Mike Rene, District Manager

Crop Agency of the Year – Zunich/Zunich in Williston

RETIREMENT FUN – During the award ceremony, a skit was presented to help recognize and roast two retiring agents: Rick LeBahn and Brach Johnson.

Pictured from left to right: Tim Johnson, Rick Lebahn, Jamie Ressler, Jed Geer, Brach Johnson and Josh Ressler.

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2014 Farmers Union Insurance Service Awards Presented by Farmers Union Insurance General Manager Mark Anderson

Brach Johnson, 40 years Bismarck

Ken Myhre, 35 years Langdon

Donn Frahm, 35 years New Rockford

Jerel Seamands, 30 years Hettinger

Richard Winkler, 20 years Cavalier

Kim Zinke, 20 years Devils Lake

Marcus Fischer, 15 years Bowman

J.R. Johnson, 15 years Grenora

Tom Sanders, 10 years Jamestown

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Bill Bienek, 5 years Fargo

Jerry Zunich, 35 years Williston

Kyle DeVries, 5 years, Wahpeton; Richard Gehrke, 20 years, Hillsboro; Gary Risovi 30 years, Fessenden

Bradley Doll, 15 years Flasher

Ryan Heuchert, 10 years Grand Forks

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AT LEFT: This picture of the Equity Cooperative Elevator Company of Sheyenne was taken in 1913. The co-op is celebrating 105 years in business this year.

ABOVE: Co-op General Manager John Rick has worked in Sheyenne since February 2006.

105 years at the Sheyenne Co-op

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

In 1910, a group of stockholders purchased the farmers elevator for $4,850 in Sheyenne, N.D. It was the beginning of a legacy.

Today, the Equity Cooperative Elevator Company is home to two locations including Sheyenne and Oberon.

The co-op provides a wide array of products and services for their agricultural patrons.

Through a special partnership with Allied Agronomy, the co-op has a full-time agronomist and access to all of the services available through Allied.

General Manager John Rick explained, “About three years ago, we decided to beef up our agronomy services so we bought into Allied and brought in seed, fertilizer and chemical services to the area. We have a good, loyal base of patrons who want their elevator open. Not too many farmers drive past us. They know they have a voice in this company. They own part of it so they can voice their opinions and make the changes they want.”

In 2014, the co-op gave back $560,000 in patronage.

Rick said, “We are very fortunate to utilize the rail service here. It helps keep us competitive and profitable. They work with us and give us great rates. With the Allied partnership and the railroad, we will survive and thrive. Our real secret is to put a smile on the farmer’s face the second he walks in. You have to have communication and trust to make the business go.” s

The cooperative is engaged in purchasing and marketing grains and other supply products to area patrons.

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The co-op takes advantage of using the Red River Valley Western shuttle loaders to transport grain at reasonable rail rates.

The co-op has facilities in Sheyenne and Oberon, N.D. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Nelson inducted into Hall of Fame William J. Nelson, vice president of corporate citizenship and president of the CHS Foundation, was recently inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.

Nelson accepted the award during a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 6, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In conjunction with the ceremony, a public forum on cooperative development and leadership was held in the afternoon.

“Induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame is reserved for those who have made genuinely heroic contributions to the cooperative community. The 2015 Inductees join a host of extraordinary Hall of Fame members who have significantly contributed to the advancement of the cooperative movement,” said Gasper Kovach, Jr., board chair of the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF), which administers the Hall of Fame.

Growing up on a farm in central Minnesota, Nelson developed a passion for both agriculture and education, which laid the foundation for his career in the cooperative system.

Nelson’s involvement in cooperative education began in the 1970s while serving as community education director for the Minneapolis public school system, focusing on connecting urban and rural schools around food and hunger issues. In this role, Nelson was first introduced to a new wave of food cooperatives in the Twin Cities. Nelson went on to spend 13 years at the University of Minnesota-Waseca, teaching courses on cooperatives, agriculture, entrepreneurship and leadership.

In 1992, Nelson joined CHS Inc. to revitalize its cooperative education grants program. Now in its 22nd year, the program continues to support a variety of projects that enhance the understanding of cooperative business.

In his current position, Nelson provides leadership to CHS Stewardship activities, including support of universities, Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

William Nelson spoke at the 2015 National Farmers Union convention in Wichita.

rural leadership development, and cooperative education and agriculture safety programs.

Nelson has been instrumental in developing the CHS University Initiative on Cooperative Education, a program that increases the understanding of the cooperative business model through education, development and practical experience.

Nelson is a founding member and director for the Ralph K. Morris Foundation. He has also brought stable leadership and financial support to the Association of Cooperative Educators. And through his long tenure as president of The Cooperative Foundation, Nelson helped expand support

for cooperative development, extension, education and research.

Nelson also serves on the National Council on Farmer Cooperatives’ executive education committee, as well as the board of directors for the National Cooperative Business Association and the Farm Foundation.

The Cooperative Hall of Fame is administered by the Cooperative Development Foundation.

Nominations are received annually from across the cooperative community. The Cooperative Hall of Fame gallery is on display at NCBA CLUSA headquarters in Washington, D.C., and can also be viewed online at heroes.coop. s

The Ramsey County Soil Conservation District invites all women to attend ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Girl’s Night Out

Wed. July 15 • $20 tickets Memorial Building in Devils Lake –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Ramsey County Farmers Union members will receive $10 cash back at the door. Tickets available at Farmers Union Insurance office in Devils Lake.

Event begins at 5 p.m. and includes dinner, door prizes, silent auction, raffle baskets, purse auction and entertainment! Keynote speaker: Amber Haugland.

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Project Safe Send planned for July

Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally get rid of unusable pesticides free of charge. Since 1992, thousands of people have brought in over three million pounds of pesticides to Project Safe Send.

The program accepts old, unusable or banned pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides. The collected pesticides are shipped out of state for incineration.

Project Safe Send is funded through product registration fees paid by pesticide manufacturers.

People are urged to check their storage areas for any unusable pesticides and safely set them aside for Project Safe Send. If the containers are deteriorating or leaking, pack them in larger containers with absorbent materials. Free heavy-duty plastic bags are available from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.

People with more than 1,000 pounds of pesticides should preregister. No other pre-registration is required. A maximum of 20,000 pounds of pesticides per participant will be accepted.

Farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies and homeowners with unusable pesticides can bring them to any of the Project Safe Send sites listed.

To pre-register, obtain plastic bags or for more information, contact Jeremiah Lien , pesticide outreach specialist at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture at 701-328-1504 or e-mail: jjlien@ nd.gov.

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All collection sites are located at North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) facilities and will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 14 Ellendale 8885 97th St SE July 15 Napoleon 59 Broadway July 16 Center 3738 Hwy 25 July 17 Flasher 6590 County Rd 84 July 20 New England 11704 61st St SW July 21 Parshall 7198 38th St NW July 22 Kenmare 49501 422nd Ave NW July 23 Towner 401 Airport Rd July 28 Cando 7411 68th Ave NE July 29 Larimore 1524 Towner Ave July 30 Mayville 511 Hwy 18 NE July 31 Wyndmere 7775 Hwy 18

Adams County sponsors luncheon in Hettinger

Ten years ago, the Adams County Soil Conservation District and the Adams County Extension Service joined forces to present an all-day program to individuals interested in gardening, wildlife, trees and many aspects of horticulture. This year on April 7, a large multi-county group gathered at the Hettinger Research Extension Center to learn about bird watching, unique migrating birds, growing a fantastic lawn, redneck gardening and high tunnel gardening. Presenters included Dan Graham, Hettinger Research Extension Center; Cheryl Mandich, American Bird Conservancy; Julie Kramlich, Adams County Extension; and Holly Mawby, College of Bottineau. Lunch was sponsored and served by Adams County Farmers Union. Door prizes were provided

by Adams County Soil Conservation District.

Libby Gravning also gave a presentation on the various Farmers Union programs available for youth.

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Founding Farmers

Summer series

FROM FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

A favorite of Founding Farmers guests, our brie, onion preserves, and sliced apple farm bread is a hearty, flavorful, sweet yet tangy twist on crostini bread offerings. All together: perfection on a plate that can be enjoyed sliced before a summertime meal or enjoyed as a satisfying meal paired with a green farmers salad.

Brie, Onion Preserves, and Sliced Apple Farm Bread (serves 4)

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4, ¾-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread* 4 oz. brie (cut into 8 slices) 1 small apple (cored, thinly sliced) 1/3 cup onion preserves* kosher salt, fresh black pepper (to taste) *Ciabatta prep: brush oil on both slices of ciabatta slices with pastry brush. Toast on hot grill or grill pan until crisp (approximately one minute) each side or you can place bread on a baking sheet and bake in a 400° oven for 2-3 minutes each side. *Onion Preserves: 1½ tsp. fruit pectin 1½ tsp. warm water 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 cups thinly sliced yellow onions ¾ cup white wine vinegar 2¼ cups granulated sugar 2 tsp. chopped thyme (preferably fresh) 1 bay leaf 2 tsp. kosher salt Mix fruit pectin with water in small bowl, set aside.

Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions, cook til golden brown. Add vinegar, sugar, thyme, bay leaf & salt. Stir in fruit pectin, simmer on low 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally until liquid thickens. Remove bay leaf. Transfer to mason jar or a heat resistant container; let cool. Store covered in fridge up to a week.

Place brie (2 slices) on warm slice of bread, top with apple slices. Place several dollops of onion preserves on each slice. Season with salt/pepper.

Serve warm.

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An unexpected take on traditional coleslaw, our Founding Farmers peanut cider slaw is a great side dish to any summertime barbeque or picnic. It features the bright, nutty flavor of our mintsesame vinaigrette, and plenty of crunch with roasted peanuts and chopped cabbage, packing plenty of crunch, and a layer of texture and flavor to burgers, chicken or fish.

Peanut Cider Slaw (serves 6-8)

¾ cup raw shelled unsalted peanuts 2 tbsp. cold water 2 tbsp. tahini paste 1/3 cups balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. garlic (minced) 1 tsp. soy sauce 1½ tsp. fresh lemon juice 4 cups finely shredded cabbage (about 2 oz.)

1 cup very thinly sliced yellow onions 2 cups fresh cilantro (chopped) 1½ tsp. kosher salt; pinch of white pepper *Mint-Sesame Vinaigrette 1 tsp. sesame seeds 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 tsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. fresh mint (chopped) 2 tbsp. sliced green onion (green+white parts only) ¼ tsp. minced garlic (smashed into paste) ¾ tsp. kosher salt; fresh black pepper (to taste) Heat sesame seeds in frying pan over medium heat until golden brown; transfer to small mixing bowl.

Whisk together remaining ingredients. Store covered in fridge for up to four days.

Peanut Cider Slaw directions: Bake peanuts on baking sheet in 350° oven until roasted, approximately 8 minutes, then finely chop.

Whisk together water, tahini paste, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice & white pepper in large bowl.

Add cabbage, onions, cilantro, peanuts, mint-sesame vinaigrette and salt; mix until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. s June 2015

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AROUND STATE

Bowman/Slope County Farmers Union day class students pose with their diversity tree.

Friends of the Bowdon Library (left to right, Pauline Crowder, Rae Ann Wiest, Dawn Snively, Laurel Jones) received $500 from the NDFU Community Stewards program. Patti Patrie, the Wells County Farmers Union president, presented the check at the Bowdon Library Fundraising Tea on May 3 in the Bowdon Community Center. The event was the first fundraiser for the renovated library located in the previous Bowdon School building. Fifty-five ladies were treated to three courses of savory and sweet treats at themed tables decorated by members of the Friends of the Bowdon Library. Hostesses read from books related to the themes of their tables.

The funds will be used for matching grants for computers and library purchases. The library should be reopened this summer.

Bowman County FFA members performed a farm safety puppet show for local third graders, which included livestock, ATV, chemical, grain and equipment safety and a grain entrapment demonstration from Tim Fischer, son of Farmers Union Insurance Agent Marcus Fischer.

McIntosh County Farmers Union Family Fun Night was held Feb. 21 at the Ashley Legion Hall. Dinner was served, with approximately 180 members in attendance. Bingo followed with prizes sponsored by local businesses. America’s “Funniest Farmer,” Jay Hendren, entertained the crowd with stories about growing up on a farm.

NDFU President Mark Watne (at right) was interviewed on KFGO’s News & Views show with Joel Heitkamp and Sarah Heinrich at the live broadcast from the state office.

Ramsey County Farmers Union provided pizza for fourth grade students at the Experience Agriculture event. Jenna Schlenker volunteered to pose for this picture since her grandma, Lori Evans, works for Farmers Union Insurance in Devils Lake.

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As part of pizza day in Ramsey County, students were educated on agriculture at different stations led by area leaders. About 275 youth attended the event. Partners included NDFU Extension, Maddock FFA and Devils Lake Farmers Union Oil Company.

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Bring friends to camp and earn prizes It’s back! North Dakota Farmers Union is again offering the camper incentive program.

“Over the years, we have found that kids do the best job of promoting camp and getting their friends to attend camp,” said Mary Mertens, member relations specialist for NDFU. “That’s why we want to reward those kids to help us market our summer camps.”

Depending on the number of new campers they recruit, youth can earn a prize. Prizes include: • Refer 1-2 new campers to earn an NDFU T-shirt.

• Refer 3-4 new campers to earn an NDFU hoodie.

• Refer 5-9 new campers to earn a $50 gift card.

• Refer 10-14 new campers to earn a Nintendo 3DS. • Refer 15-19 new campers to earn an iPad. • Refer 20 new campers to earn an Apple Laptop.

Over 100 campers earned awards last year including Heidi Ciesynski of Lidgerwood.

Ciesynski referred seven new campers as a sophomore student last year. She took it upon herself to give a camp presentation to all classes in third through sixth grades.

She explained, “I talked to our school principal to ask permission to share my camp experience with the younger grades. Then, I set up times with each teacher. I just went into each class and shared my story. I absolutely loved Farmers Union camp and I was happy to

help spread the word. It was really great to hear back from my friends who went to camp for the first time. They loved it, too! Farmers Union really helped me become the person I am today.”

Isaiah Throener of Cogswell has also participated in the program by sending three of his friends to camp in 2014 and seven kids in 2013. He has earned a sweatshirt and a $50 gift card.

Throener is in sixth grade at Sargent Central school. He said, “I just talked to my friends at recess.

I told them how much fun it is and to sign up for camp. It was pretty easy to do.”

There are some guidelines. The camper referring a new camper must attend camp to qualify. A new camper is categorized as a youth who has never attended camp or a youth who has not attended camp in the last four years. To earn credit for a referred camper, the new camper must write the name of the person referring them on their registration form. Awards will be determined after the camping season. s

Prizes include a T-shirt, sweatshirt, gift card, Nintendo 3DS, iPad or an Apple laptop.

Bitz hired as NFU summer intern Rochelle Bitz of Napoleon has been hired as an intern for National Farmers Union this summer. She will begin her duties in June, working in Washington, D.C. The summer internship will focus on a variety of focal points including communications, cooperative development, economics, education, membership marketing and policy research.

Bitz is attending North Dakota State University in Fargo. Over the

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years, she has been an integral part of the youth program for North Dakota Farmers Union. She has worked as a summer staff counselor in 2013 and 2014, where she supervised youth in grades three through twelve. In 2014, she served as a junior camp director. Bitz also served on the State Youth Advisory Council and the National Youth Advisory Council. She earned her Torchbearer Award in 2011. s

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CAMP! JUNIOR CAMPS • for completed grades 3-6

Wesley Acres, near Valley City

Camp #1 • June 14-17 • Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, Steele, Towner, Walsh, Wells Camp #2 • July 12-15 • Cass, Traill Camp #3 • July 15-18 • Dickey, LaMoure, Ransom Camp #4 • July 19-22 • Logan, Emmons, McIntosh, Richland, Sargent

Camp #5 • July 22-25 • Barnes, Kidder, Stutsman

SENIOR CAMPS

Heart Butte, near Elgin Camp #1 • June 14-17 • Adams, Bowman/Slope,

for completed grades 7-12

Grant, Hettinger, Morton, Sioux

June 22-26 July 6-10 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7

Camp #2 • June 17-20 • Billings/Golden Valley, Dunn, McLean, Mercer, McKenzie, Oliver, Stark Camp # 3 • July 12-15 • Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, Mountrail, Renville, Ward, Williams 4 DAYS,

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HT Camp #4 • July 15-18 • Burleigh, Sheridan 3 NIG Y $75 ONL

Grades 7-12 Grades 7-12 DAYS, 5 Grades 7-9 4 NIGHTS$125 Grades 7-12 only Grades 11-12

REGISTER ONLINE AT

www.ndfu.org 800-366-8331

$30 membership fee required (Check out our camper incentives!)

NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION CAMP IS A GRASSROOTS COOPERATIVE CAMPING PROGRAM PARTIALLY FUNDED BY CHS FOUNDATION & COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL FUNDS.

CAMPER INCENTIVES

• The camper referring a new camper must attend camp to qualify.

• The new camper must attend camp to count as a referral.

• A new camper is categorized as a youth who has never attended camp OR a youth who has not attended camp in the last 4 years.

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Refer 1-2 new campers to earn an NDFU T-shirt Refer 3-4 new campers to earn an NDFU hoodie Refer 5-9 new campers to earn a $50 gift card Refer 10-14 new campers to earn a Nintendo 3DS Refer 15-19 new campers to earn an iPad Refer 20 new campers to earn an Apple Laptop Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Communities benefit from Kommunity Kids program North Dakota Farmers Union’s Kommunity Kids program has begun to make a difference in local communities around the state.

In Oliver County, the Center Barracuda Swim Club received $500 to purchase towels for club members.

NDFU youth member Breanna Vosberg completed the application and gave a camp presentation to the swim club members about NDFU. In her application, Vosberg wrote, “Swim club is important to the community to bring families together to see us achieve our goals. NDFU’s donation to my swim club will bring our team together with matching towels so we’ll look great at our meets.”

NDFU project manager Bri Sorensen explained, “I’m glad Oliver County took advantage of the Kommunity Kids program. This is exactly the kind of project we want to help support. The whole idea behind the Kommunity Kids program is to have NDFU youth promote and support both the Farmers Union youth programs like camp and day classes, along with

the other acitivites they’re already involved with in their communities.”

The Kommunity Kids program allows participants to apply for up to $500 to be donated to any organization within their community.

In turn, the organization must agree to share information about Farmers Union Camp with its members. The donation is to be used to purchase items that will carry the NDFU logo.

Contact your local member relation specialist for an application or go online at www.ndfu.org to print it. Contact NDFU at 800366-8331 with any questions. All applications should include the following data: • Name of organization that funds will be donated to. Be sure to include the proper name of the organization and who the donation check should be made out to.

• Brief description of why you feel the donation is important.

This can include the impact of the organization on the community and other reasoning.

• Your name and contact information including phone number, e-mail address and

Breanna Vosberg and Kayleigh Kraft show off the new towels. The Barracuda Swim Club in Center purchased towels for their members through a donation from NDFU’s Kommunity Kids program.

mailing address, so we can send you the check to deliver to the organization.

• County in which you are a NDFU member.

• Name of the vendor that we send the NDFU logo to.

• Any other pertinent information you feel should be considered. s

Student loan deals with Bank of ND Bank of North Dakota (BND) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the DEAL One Loan, the student loan refinance option introduced in April 2014.

As of the end of April 2015, more than 4,000 North Dakota borrowers took advantage of low interest rates and refinanced all of their student loans with the DEAL One Loan.

The DEAL One Loan allows North Dakota residents to consolidate all of their student loans, including federal student loans, into a single convenient payment. Fixed and variable interest rates are available, and there are no fees to consolidate.

It is an exceptional student loan refinance program that has been well received by borrowers. Some are choosing to repay their student loans off more quickly, while others

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Current fixed rate loan

DEAL One fixed rate

DEAL One variable rate

7.25% APR*

4.81% APR*

1.77% APR*

Monthly payment

$352.20

$315.42

$272.96

Total interest paid

$12,264.00

$7,850.40

$2,755.20

Total amount repaid

$42,264.00

$37,850.40

$32,755.20

* APR = Annual Percentage Rate

are freeing up spending money by lowering their monthly payments.

The savings can be significant.

The average borrower’s student loan debt is approximately $30,000.

Assuming a current fixed interest rate of 7.25 percent APR* with a $30,000 loan, the table above demonstrates the savings when a borrower refinances based on the current DEAL One interest rates using a 10-year repayment term.

Many borrowers are choosing

the variable interest rate because of a special guarantee: the rate will not increase by more than 1 percent per year and is capped at 10 percent.

It is important to carefully review the advantages and disadvantages of including federal student loans in the DEAL One Loan. Federal student loan benefits are lost when they are included.

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Spring Fly-in on COOL

National Farmers Union hosted 60 members for the 2015 Spring Fly-In on May 18-21 in Washington, D.C. Participants from 27 states traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for a Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), meeting with their congressional representatives to let them know producers and consumers alike favor the law, and urging Congress to leave COOL alone until the World Trade Organization (WTO) process is exhausted.

The Fly-in’s timing could not have aligned better as the WTO decision was rendered on May 18. Participants felt the sense of urgency, while asking their representatives to wait for the WTO process to work before moving forward with any legislation. They discussed the importance of COOL to family farmers and producers and emphasized that possible retaliation from Canada and Mexico is expected to be minimal.

Trade issues contested The Obama administration has been pushing for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or fast-track, from Congress in order to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. TPA would allow the administration to negotiate TPP without any review or input from those elected to represent the interests of the American public – the members of Congress.

The TPP negotiations, which have taken place behind closed doors, should serve as a glimpse into the future if trade promotion authority is granted. Several countries involved in the TPP negotiations are known currency manipulators. NFU believes all future trade agreements, including TPP, should contain provisions addressing currency manipulation.

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sector generally fares well in trade agreements, NFU’s members are concerned about the overall trade deficit, which reached $505 billion in 2014 – nearly 3 percent of GDP. NFU advocates for the prosperity of the nation’s economy and is therefore strongly opposed to TPA.

COOL WTO ruling

In October, the World Trade Organization (WTO) found the United States’ Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law to be compliant with WTO rules, but decided its implementation is unbalanced between consumer information and production costs.

Shortly after, the U.S. Trade Representative appealed the ruling.

As expected, the WTO ruling on May 18 found fault with COOL implementation for red meat. NFU is urging lawmakers to exhaust the WTO process before considering changes to the law.

At a subcommittee hearing in late March, Johnson referenced a study done on COOL by C. Robert Taylor, Ph.D., that found COOL did not negatively impact Canadian imports of cattle in the U.S. Johnson urged the committee to wait for the WTO process to run its course and reiterated that Canada and Mexico cannot retaliate if no damages are found.

While COOL has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and its neighbors, this has not been the case in Europe. In addition to COOL requirements for beef, the European Union (EU) recently expanded their mandatory labeling of fresh, chilled and frozen meat to include sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.

On the Hill

The House Energy and Water Spending Subcommittee reduced funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency from last year

– a disappointment to NFU, as renewable energy benefits both the climate and rural communities.

The House of Representatives voted to repeal the estate tax in April, which NFU also opposed because it would increase the overall tax burden on American family farmers and ranchers. The president is expected to veto the repeal, should it pass in the Senate as well.

Two important acts up for reauthorization are the U.S. Grain Standards Act and the Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) Act. NFU supports reauthorizing both acts and included suggestions for improving them in separate letters to Senators Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

RFS Targets To Be Set

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires that a minimum of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel be blended into the U.S. transportation fuel supply by 2022, has been a major boost to the U.S. economy. The RFS saves American consumers $100 billion per year at the pump and has drastically reduced the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.

Thus far, the majority of renewable fuels used have been derived from corn-based ethanol, which has significantly increased the price of corn and other commodities. On April 10, EPA announced it would be proposing the 2014-2016 RFS target levels on June 1, 2015, and have them finalized by Nov. 30, 2015. NFU took the opportunity to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stick to RFS statutory volume target levels, as the proposed levels from November 2013 were unacceptably low. s

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run one time only.

Ads must be mailed, e-mailed or faxed.

NO ADS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. Include your name, address, phone number and mail to: NDFU Classifieds PO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136 e-mail: bthoms@ndfu.org Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102 The next deadline is June 15 Contact us to repeat your ad. Limit-175 words.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1950 International MD, recent paint, runs very well, excellent tires, 2 hyd. couplers, $2,500. 662-6090 or 351-3305, Arne Berg, Devils Lake.

FOR SALE Woods Gill core aerator, 48”, tractor, 3 pt. lift requirement, 3/8” heavy duty frame with rack to hold additional weight, 1 1/4 shaft with reinforcement structure, 3/4” OD hardened closed spoons, 4 - 1/2” penetration, greaseable Journal bearings for each spoon assembly, like new condition, $975. 223-4841, Joe Sickler, Bismarck.

FOR SALE Misc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards; MacDon 3600 Prairie Star Model, pull-type swather; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin, excellent shape, to be moved. 2631206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE 850 New Holland baler, new tires, shedded, elec. tie, ready to go; new parts for same - 1 platform chain, $100; 1 slide, $20; 1 apron bar, $20; 2 spring tension bolts; good used apron chain, 80% left, $300; Dearborn 3 pt. mower, $700; 3 bale feeders, $250; self-catch head gate, $100; 9’, 1” tube green gates, $50; 2 - 12’ 1 1/4 tube gates, $75 ea.; 2 calf pullers - 1 cable, $25, 1 - pipe ratchet puller, $50; 10” Letz burr mill, offer; new never assembled John Deere parts - 70 diesel head, #1958-R, $350; B head, #2501R, $350; Blackfor A732-R, $400; piston shells 1-D, 3 A, 1 B, $50 ea. or offers for all JD new parts; used parts - 3 magnetos; 2 Mag hyd. pumps, 6V gen. and starter; A fly wheel; 2 cast wheel weights; 2 front wheels with tires. 263-1836, Carl Melgaard, Dunseith.

FOR SALE No. 3 Farmers Union tractor, engine not running, have replacement from another No. 3 tractor, $1,200 for both. 218-7792128, Daryl Bragg, Manvel.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor, 1,00012,400 bu.; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; 11’ wide push-all hay basket for DuAl loader; push-off hay basket for DuAl loader; Versatile 8”x50’ pto. auger; Feterl 6“x36’ electric auger: 9.50 14” 8 Ply tube type tire, $80 new; 11L 15” tube type 8 ply, new, $75; 12.5L 15” 10 ply tubeless, $110, new. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

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FOR SALE 1974 Int. 1466 tractor with cab, 1,000 pto., 3 pt., duals, $5,000; 1995 Vermeer K baler, 540 pto, $2,000; calf cradle, $150; Band meat saw, $250; 18-4-38 tractor tire on rim, $125; 2 - 18-4-26 6 ply tires, $100. 4835063, Richard Dvorak, Dickinson.

FOR SALE 2 - 10’ IH 6200 grass seeder and steel press, field ready; used IH drill parts for 100, 620, 6200, anything you should need - hitches, markers, press wheels, disks, front casters and grass seeders. 400-5742, Jerry Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE Retiring - Choice Vermeer round baler, Model 605 G, excellent condition, large flotation tires, has the wide belts which are in good condition, good jack and hitch, $3,550 obo. 261-6250 (Scott), Gary Griffeth, Fargo.

FOR SALE 1996 9600 JD combine, 930R head w/finger reel, 2005 914 pickup head, 224 sunflower head, 2013 36’ tricycle style header trailer w/lights, $55,000; 1460 IH combine, Case IH 1010 head w/finger reel, 810 pickup head, $10,000; 86400 JD tractor w/ez-steer and 2002 Summers 1,500 gal. 100’ boom sprayer, $40,000; 895 Versatile tractor w/ new tires, $22,500; 2011 Westfield 10”x71’ auger, $8,000; 1,000 gal. NH3 tanks. 7646410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.

FOR SALE New heating panels - 6’, 2 - 4’, 3’; home made 10’, 3 pt. cultivator, $50; 10’ IHC chisel plow; 10’ Glencoe cultivator; IHC swather made for clipping CRP, 1 for repairs; 2 JD single disk, $100 per unit obo.

270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.

FOR SALE 1978 Chevy C65, tandem, tag axle, 366 eng., 5 spd. trans. w/2 spd. axle, 17’ box and hoist with roll tarp, always shedded, 1 owner, 36,300 mi.; JD 960 24’ field cultivator with harrows. 572-5559, Jerry Selby, Williston.

FOR SALE 12’ Kirschmann press drill, 3 & 4 bottom Int. plow, packer and pony drills; 1 - 2 row Int corn planter; 1 - 2 row Int. corn cultivator, 10-20 McCormick tractor on steel. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE McCormick Farmall Model F14 - 1938, on rubber, fair paint, needs gas tank cleaned, made only 2 yrs., complete, $900 obo; old fuel trunk tank, has 5 compartments and 1 storage compartment, $250 obo. 647-5424 evenings, Paul Hungness, New Rockford.

FOR SALE 1965 806 International, cab, 3 pt., 2 hyds.; 1996 New Holland 660 baler with command center, always shedded. 422-3788 leave message, Donald Kraft, Selfridge.

FOR SALE 1992 1680 Case IH combine in excellent condition, specialty rotor, long sieves, Cummins engine, 2 sets of concaves and always shedded and maintained, $17,500; 1998 1083 Case IH corn head, low acres ad always shedded, $11,000; 1998 Case IH 1020 flex head, Crary air reel with new guards, $6,500. 438-2461, Jim Hvinden, Maddock.

FOR SALE 28’ dry van trailer, single axle with duals, good tires, roll up door, insulated side walls, solid wood floor, good brakes and lights, $3,250 obo. 223-9602, Adam Hofmann, Medina.

FOR SALE 730 JD tractor, diesel, 24 V with electrical system; International B 414 tractor, gas; Vermeer Model 605 F baler; John Deere 1010 Special, gas. 378-2353, Wilbur Hauff, Lehr.

FOR SALE 1995 New Holland TR 97 combine, 2,288 separator hrs., new front tires, rake up pickup, 30’ straight header with pickup reel, always shedded; 2000 21’ MacDon 3000 pull-type swather, always shedded; 8”x46’ Westco pto. auger; 6” x 34’ speeding auger with 5 hp. electric motor; CIH category III, 3 pt. quick hitch. 726-5547, Norm Petrick, Makoti.

FOR SALE 8640 John Deere 4 wheel drive tractor, 275 hp. with pto.; Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, Model 772. 370-0078, Dennis Karsky, Langdon.

FOR SALE Case 1370 tractor w/cab, front loader with bucket & new grapple, new 1100x16 tires, 14 ply, new rims, like new rear tires, new hydraulic lift controls, all new maintenance work done, $14,500; 185 bu. gravity feed grain buggy with new tires and canvas cover, $3,100; 2 - 750x16, 8 ply tires, 3 - 8 hole 16” rims, tires are 90%. rubber fits Case tractor, $375.

628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE New Idea baler, Mod 4865, baled 2,200 bales, like new; 1974 IHC twin screw truck, 19’ steel box; 24’ VibraChisel with mounted Morris harrow; 18’ Versatile 400 swather; several IH M Farmall tractors; small IHC 4 whl. manure spreader; 20’ STS gooseneck stock trailer; 3 bale trailers made from old trucks; hay feeders, horse machinery. 733-2375, Wilfred Kunze, Dazey.

FOR SALE Melroe 5 bottom trip beam plow with packer, $400;150 gal. fuel tank with tool box and 12 V pump, $350; Cat 3, 3 pt. quick tach, $300; adjustable NH3 cultivator hitch, $200. 862-3285 or 898-8446, Alan Loen, Parshall.

FOR SALE Gehl #55 feed grinder, pto., 14” with 7 screens, no mixer tank, good condition, 3 pt. bale fork and bale fork with 2 spears fits loader or on 3 pt.; 2 - 100 gal. plastic cattle water tanks; 6 row Danish tine cultivator and rolling shields, $200; fenders for 706 IHC tractor, round, no lights in them; old John Deere wheel weights.

430-2330, Gilman Knudson, Portland.

FOR SALE John Deere 10’ 100 Series chisel plow, perfect for trees and gardens, etc. 6245729, Harley Saugstad, Minot.

FOR SALE Tonutti V20 hay rake, like new, with kicker wheels and wind guards, rake teeth show very little wear. 263-1427, Terry Keller, Bantry.

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FOR SALE 605 Super F Vermeer baler, field ready, $2,100; 268 New Holland square baler, needs tlc, make offer; 400 Versatile 18’ swather with new sickle and crimper, needs canvases and comes with parts swather, make offer. 843-7803 or 5166585 leave message, Michael Friesz, New Salem.

FOR SALE Kelly Ran tandem disk, good; Graham Hoeme cultivator 9 1/2’ chisel plow, includes extra sweeps and spikes, excel.; Goodyear rear tractor tire, 10-36, like new. 663-7973, Chris Heim, Mandan.

FOR SALE 1972 Freightliner, 350 Cummins, 15 spd.

Roadranger, Eaton rears, motor never opened up, with less than 500,000 mi.; alloy hopper bottom trailer; 2 - 1,000 gal. fuel tanks/. 763-6210, J Carlson, Cleveland.

FOR SALE 847 New Holland baler; pump jack. 7524381 or 320-9195, Ed Hintz, Woodworth.

FOR SALE 1961 John Deere 4010, 6,286 hrs., DuAl loader bucket and bale spear, after market Bisbee Bilt 3 pt. hitch. 438-2540 or 425-419-6893, Monroe Norman, Maddock.

FOR SALE 1971 JD 4400 self-propelled combine, 1.945 actual hrs., always shedded, 14’ JD header with newer 9’ Sund pickup, 100 hrs. on new cylinder bars, concave, feeder chain, rear tires and chopper blades, 6 cyl. GM gas engine, cab with blower, very good condition, must see to appreciate; 1972 JD 800 self-propelled swather, good condition, always shedded, slant 6 Chrysler engine, never cut hay. 838-5014, Don Eliason, Minot.

FOR SALE 300 T fence posts, 5’ & 6’; 4 spd. transmission for 1972 1/2 ton International pickup; Gale silage blower with 60’ pipe.

490-2288, Alvin Eslinger, Hannaford.

FOR SALE 1160 Hesston haybine 14’; 116 New Holland haybine, 16’; 14’ finger reel, like new condition; 4 12-4-38 take off tires, good usable hay tires; 560 IHC standard tractor, diesel, good usable order; 14-9 complete tire, rim, hub, power out type; 1985 Tempte hopper grain trailer, 40’ with 78” sides, like new tarp; 115 spray coupe; 100 spray coupe parts, good motor; 1982 GMC grain truck, 16’ box and hoist, 366 motor, power steering. 955-0684, Curt Hettich, Regan.

FOR SALE Westfield auger, 7“x31’, 220 V, 1 ph., beeds belt and new cord, flighting excellent; Farm King, 12 row, 30” cultivator, hyd. fold; Sunco double disc liquid fert. openers for JD 7000 or Kinze planters; used S sprng shanks for cultivator, assortment of tillage shovels; used tractor and truck tires and band duals; misc. hyd. cylinders. 349-4516, Cody Smith, Monango.

FOR SALE Two 18.4-38 Armstrong Hi-Power Lug 6 ply tractor tires mounted on IHC 16” hub dual 9 hole rims, 65%; Powder River calf cradle. 948-2525, Bruce Mohl, Golden Valley.

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FOR SALE International 55 chisel plow, 21’, useable for parts; International 620 14’ grain drill; 1909 Russell No. 561 Reliance grader; Model 275 Moridge recirculating batch grain dryer; Coleman Powermate MAXA Series electric generator, 4,000 watt; 335 John Deere slide-in sprayer for a pickup.

256-2538, Kenneth Schill, Hannan.

FOR SALE Used 9 wheel rake in nice condition. 5423301 (Ed or Ken), Ken Heilman, Rugby.

FOR SALE Hesston hay stacker, excellent condition, very good tires, been in a shed, field ready.

898-8821, Neil Bartelson, Parshall FOR SALE Flexicoil packer, 8’ wide, made in Canada, like new condition: Melroe #903 plow, 6 bottom, 16”, heavy duty with reset mechanism. 527-2656, Esther Kuehn, Mott.

FOR SALE 16’ x 5” hyd. auger, hyd. hosed included, used 2 seasons, stored inside, $200; small feeder for calves, open on both sides, no drop down sides, about 20 bu., good to use to feed butcher animal, $200; Turn Table Quick pickup tow hitch, front mount, $200; Craftsman 24 hp. lawn mower, FS 5500, Briggs & Stratton Intek hydro., foot control, new blades, belt, fresh service, $900; horse cart - motorcycle tires, expanded steel floor, frame work for bench seat, not completed but all parts avail. for finishing, shafts new, $500, was being made to fit Haflinger. 543-3843 leave message, Deb Hannestad, Hatton.

FOR SALE John Deere mower conditioner, heavy duty, large capacity, pto. pump 1,000, conditioner wore out; 214 John Deere lawn/ garden 36” mower deck; Rowse 9’ trailer mower, IH head, field ready, $3,500; 2090 Case tractor, 3 pt. power shift, good rubber, diesel eng. and glass, needs cab update and reverse repair work, $6,000; Rowse double mower, IH heads, 9’ bars, wide frame model, good shape, $6,500; Massey 165 gas tractor, 3 pt., good tires, started repair work, not finished, $3,500; 6 whl.

Massey hay rake, old, $150; 660 Int. diesel Wheatland for collector, $2,500. 220-8600 or 673-3117, Dwight Reuther, Bismarck.

FOR SALE MDS attach. for tractors, payloaders, skid-steers, telehandlers; Rockbadgers or skid-steers; 7’, 8’, 8.5’, 9’, 10’ scoops w/skid-steer mounts, Euro-mounts, JD mounts, CIH mounts, Farmhand mounts, etc. w/grapples to fit or retro-fit; HD 8’ skidsteer manure fork w/grapple; heavy-duty 10’ skid-steer snow-pusher; heavy-duty MDS 7’ or 8’ rock/brush/scrap bucket w/ grapple (skid-steer mounts); MDS 5,200 lb. pallet fork for JD 740 classic-tach; MDS Shur-lock quick-tach scoop mounting system for JD loaders (ie. 146, 148, 158, 168, 280, etc.); MDS Euro-Global attachment changer w/skid-steer hookup; many other MDS attachments available; new Koyker 7’ quick-tach scoop; new Koyker 545 FWA loader w/ 8’ scoop & grapple, mounts available; JD 146 and 148 loaders w/mounts; used skid-steer scoops, F-11 & F-10 loaders & loader parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.

FOR SALE

Set - 30’ Morris M-10 disc drills, $675; 22’ IHC bean header with Sund pkup., $400; 4 new 1/2 hp., 3 ph. electric motors, still in box, $30 ea.; industrial vertical coring machine w/ self-contained Ford motor, for drilling 6” and 12” holes. 447-2467 or 226-4798. Russell Makeeff, Mercer.

FOR SALE JD 235 Dura-cushion disc with Coilsprings, any width, complete or for parts. 789-8042, Aaron Chapman, Finley.

FOR SALE

Brittonya pickup sprayer, 66’ mid-mount booms, Tip Lifts with electric end nozzle shut offs, elec. start, 5 hp. Honda motor, 325 gal. tank. 525-6625 evenings, Jason Schiele, Balfour.

FOR SALE Case IH 25H 1010 head, hyd. fore and aft; 4855 New Idea baler w/monitor, auto tie & lift pickup, makes 5x5 bale; Case IH 1020 flex head w/header trailer, finger reel, hyd. fore & aft., auto header hgt.

547-3237, Mark Schmitz, Fessenden.

WANTED No till drill with grass attachment; right hand calf table. 220-8600 or 673-3117, Dwight Reuther, Bismarck WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; John Deere 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1350, 1355; others also, running or not. 6282130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED Reel for a JD 925 head. 263-1407, Earl Roland, Bottineau.

WANTED Snow scoop for F10 Farmhand, 9’. 4752858, Peter Glatt, Driscoll.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Craftsman ZTS (zero turn) mower, 26 hp., 52” cutting deck, new cutting blades, like new condition, $1,500 obo; Craftsman 3000 riding mower, 22 hp., 48” cutting deck, new cutting blades, hydrostatic trans., wheel weights, very good shape, $600 obo. 659-3057, Kevin Burley, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Vintage ship steering wheel; Native American drum; Terry Redlin print; 2 man saws; ice saw; old record players and radios; National cash register; 5009522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

FOR SALE Full sheet of Project Mercury 4 cent postage stamps, purchased in 1963 or 1964. 252-2299, C.A. Purdy, Jamestown.

FOR SALE

2-25 hp. U.S. electric motors, 3 phase, 1,800 rpm, $675; 30 hp., U.S. electric motor, 3 phase, 1,800 rpm, $750; 20 hp.

U.S. electric motor, 3 phase, 1,800 rpm, $550; GX 390 Honda 13 hp. gas motor, like new, $475; 11 hp. B&S gas motor, used about 11 hrs., $375. 447-2467 or 226-4798. Russell Makeeff, Mercer.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 614 Grasshopper lawn mower, new tires and blades, 48” deck: Woods RM 600 finishing mower, 6’, 3 pt.. 701-5875462 or 218-791-0254, Thore Ulberg, Northwood.

FOR SALE Alpacas, male and bred females; Chukar partridge; Red Golden pheasants; new western saddle, never used; old 3 pt. 4 row corn planter with various plates. 3242948 evenings, Jerry Axtman, Harvey.

FOR SALE Horse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone, 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used Firestone P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 2 Co-op Ready Grip G78-15 MS studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 Firestone L78-15 studded; 2 P25-75 R15 Cooper Weathermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 Goodyear studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers; small cement mixer. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE Stever radio, tube type, record player, must see, $650. 628-6949 or 314-6401884, Rose LaRocco Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Set of 4 tires, P235-R60-17, about 1/2 tread left, asking $20 ea, 341-9830, Don Schafer, New Rockford.

FOR SALE Antique license plates, 1924-2013; antique Damascus sewing machine, foot peddle, on stand, good shape, looks like new in stand as bought. 290-7719, Bennie Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE Karr Range kitchen stove with water tank, in good condition; old barn cupola. 3375769, Ronald Flath, Garrison.

FOR SALE Cement mixer, average size V-belt electric drive; 2 older grain cleaning mills.

597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE OK Corral kit electric fencer for camping, that uses 4D batteries, includes post, wire, insulators, etc., $75; portable corral made from 1” square tubing, 10 rails, 9 1/2’ long & 7 posts, 4’ high, can be carried for camping, $200; Dearborn farm equipment 2 bottom plow, $250; Fimco trailer lawn sprayer, 14 gal., 12 V, like new, $150; 3 - Carlisle trailer tires - ST 235/35R16 radial trail, load range D4, 6,000 mi., like new, $20 ea., 1 spare - $35; 3 - LT 235/80R17 MTS Wildcat touring SLT worn but useable, $5 ea.; 38” MTD 5 spd. riding lawn mower for parts, good body, engine bad, stored inside.

843-7257, Sharon Bethke, New Salem.

FOR SALE Culverts - 1 galvanized 30” x 12’ long; 1 36” x 6’ long; 1 - cement 30” x 8’ long, all to go for $75, will load. 256-2406, Richard Hamann, Langdon.

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To be moved off property - old homestead house, 26’x12’, 11’ high at peak, 2 room, very sturdy, $2,200; grain bin chicken house, 16’x12’, 9’ high front, 7’ high in back, can be dismantled, $1,050 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Home loomed rugs of any color; Resistol Triple X hat, Beaver dark color, size 7 3/8, like new; Old Style beer brand bar sign; Dell printer; Portable basketball hoop on wheels. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE 1980 Chevrolet Malibu car hood; Studebaker hood for a 1949-1953 truck, off white - eggshell color, with the original hood ornament and name plate! 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Cub Cadet RT 65, rear tine garden tiller, like new, $700. 306-8978, Larry Bakken, Fargo.

FOR SALE Hewlett Packard 6300 3 in 1 printer, scanner, fax, all cds, wire hookups and ink cartridges, Quick Books, etc.; old LP records; cassette tapes; Rolling Stone magazines; baseball cards; many collectibles. 240-4998,Perry Miller, Minot.

WANTED Winchester items such as tools, skates, fishing equipment, meat grinders, safety razors, flashlights, ice boxes, locks, scissors, footballs, bicycles or advertising signs. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

WANTED Prairie dog hunters to come and hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730 or larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED ND license plates, interested in any type passenger, truck, bus, motorcycle, etc., would like to know what you have, age, condition of plate and price. 897-1508 leave message or text, or e-mail raymond58771@gmail.com, Ray Grotte, Plaza.

WANTED Old advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, crocks, jugs, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, tin coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 2580420, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

WANTED Bale buncher; seat and endgate for 1982 Chevy pickup; 15” tires and rim, implement type, 6 hole and 4 hole, prefer Minot or Makoti area. 852-1150, Art Oen, Minot.

WANTED WWII U.S., German and Japanese military items - helmets, hats, uniforms, medals, insignia, flags, guns, daggers, swords, 1 item or groupings; anything related to ND 164th Infantry Regiment. 200-7125 or jgrindahl@gmail.com. John Grindahl, Fargo.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Commercial property, large shop, school building and all of block 9, Alamo, ND, $500,000. 570-4660, Rocky Hewson, Bismarck.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1989 Mercury Marquis; 1985 F350 Ford dually, diesel. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE 2000 Ford F250 Lariat Super Duty, extended cab, 4x4, long box; rebuilt 6.4L V10 with 2,500 mi. on the motor, air, cruise, tilt, PS, PW, PL, power leather captain seats, rhino lined bed, added a leaf lift kit, no dents or rust, no cracks or chips in the glass or dash. 873-4401, Karen Walz, Beulah.

FOR SALE 30’ Winnebago Sightseer motorhome, Class C, 2 slide outs, good condition.

952-6498, David Miller, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 1997 Cadillac DeVille, 4 dr., 8 cyl., white, good tires and battery, 71K mi; 1968 Chevy 1/2 ton, red, 6 cyl., runs fairly good, topper;1968 1 1/2 ton truck, running order, grain box, cattle rack. 2907719, Bennie Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3 L motor, mint condition; 1951 straight eight Buick.

597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 1988 Chrysler LeBaron convertible; 1947 Chrysler, 2 door; house to be moved.

349-4232, John P. Wheelihan, Ellendale.

FOR SALE 2007 CRF 250 R Honda dirt bike, in nice shape, $2,100; 2002 Ford Explorer XLT, 198,000 mi, in nice shape, $200; 1998 Chevy Cavalier, 245,000 mi., rough shape but runs great, make offer.

843-7803 or 516-6585 leave message, Michael Friesz, New Salem.

FOR SALE 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT, 2.4 Turbo, 66,500 mi., 5 spd., sunroof, red w/tan interior, excellent cond., new tires, pics available. 435-2618 or 269-1691 leave message. Duane Thoms, Courtenay.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Registered miniature stallion, bay and white, 30 inches. 947-2590, Charles Lewis Jr., New Rockford.

FOR SALE Yearling mule colt, $150. 543-3843 leave message, Deb Hannestad, Hatton.

FEED AND SEED FOR SALE Large round bales, alfalfa/broom, prairie hay made by NH 588 baler with thick plastic twine, could load . 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

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Grower Rep Position Open Position Summary This position will work directly with growers in an Identity Preserved Program, sourcing grain and soybeans to meet special end user needs.

COUNTY CALENDAR

BURLEIGH Lewis & Clark Riverboat Excursion Sunday, July 26 • 4 - 5:30 p.m.

1700 River Road Dr., Bismarck Snacks provided Arrive no later than 3:45 p.m.!

RSVP to: Denise Brown dbrown@ndfu.org • 471-7368 Arlene Olson dnaolson@bektel.com 943-2672 RAMSEY Garden Adventure Tuesday, August 18 Event includes: • Bergeson Gardens, Fertile, MN • Lunch at The Inn at Maple Crossing • Grape Mill Winery, East Grand Forks • Other attractions More information and prices in July issue. Contact Connie Hanson, 351-1639

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Duties and Responsibilities • Act as a liaison between growers and end users • Source certified seed • Work to enhance grower seed production and seed processing • Certify seed traits for end users • Oversee contracts and deadlines Necessary Skills • General farm knowledge of agriculture and farming, particularly small grains and soybeans, or experience in farming, agronomy, or seed sales • Effective communication skills • Knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word and Excel) Salary • Part time position, approximately 40 hrs./month • Pay based on level of experience This position is a home based position and can be located anywhere in North Dakota. Please send resumes to dbraun@ndfu.org or contact Braun at 701-952-0120 if you would like further information regarding this position.

North Dakota Farmers Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Message from

the President

BY NDFU PRESIDENT MARK WATNE

In the last weeks of the 2015 Legislative Session, there was a successful movement to pass a law that lowers the oil extraction tax.

Two of the key points of HB 1476 – the oil tax restructure bill – are a reduction in the extraction tax to 5 percent or an increase in the tax to 6 percent if the average price of a barrel of oil stays above $90 for three consecutive months.

Without assurances of knowing what crude oil prices will do, we have effectively lowered the tax 1.5 percent or .5 percent if crude oil stays above $90.

To further understand the tax on oil, we need to first understand the difference between the oil extraction tax and gross production tax. The oil extraction tax is levied on the extraction of oil from the earth. The tax rate is 6.5 percent (lowered to 5 percent in the bill) of the gross value; and 4 percent if the well qualifies for a reduced rate.

The gross production tax rate on oil is 5 percent and is paid in lieu of property taxes. So combined, before the bill passed, we had an 11.5 percent (lowered to 10 percent in the bill) tax rate.

If we consider the other exemptions that may exist, it is estimated that we have an 11.2 percent effective combined oil tax rate that will be lower with passage of this bill. Looking at other top oil producing states in the nation,

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North Dakota’s tax rate is near average in taxation for crude oil with only three states having lower rates.

Farmers Union’s policy opposes lowering the extraction tax. NDFU played an active role in establishing the current taxation level.

The North Dakota Oil Extraction Tax Initiative (also known as Measure 6) was on the Nov. 4, 1980, ballot in North Dakota as an initiated state statute, where voters approved it. The measure created a 6.5 percent oil extraction tax of the gross value of oil at the well.

Revenue from the tax is currently distributed as such: • 30 percent to the Legacy Fund, which cannot be touched until 2017; • 30 percent to state coffers with allocation between the General Fund, Property Tax Relief Fund, Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund, and State Disaster Relief Fund; • 20 percent divided between two school funds, the Common Schools Trust and Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund; • 20 percent to the Resources Trust Fund for water projects and certain energy and energy conservation projects.

Farmers Union will continue efforts to maintain an equitable level of taxation on oil. Our policy is against exemptions and while we see the removal of the triggers

as a positive, we still cannot support lowering the tax rate. We believe that the state has not fully supported the development of this industry.

We have been in touch with landowners, mineral owners and urban people in western North Dakota that are not satisfied that North Dakota has done everything within its power to meet the infrastructure needs of this important industry. Landowner rights, environmental concerns, adequate law enforcement, affordable housing, social need priorities, and transportation infrastructure are still lacking.

Crude oil exploration, production, and development is based on economics. The overall price of crude oil is the determining factor in how active oil companies are in pursuing additional production. To suggest that the tax is the determining factor on an oil company’s decision to continue to drill in North Dakota is simply not true.

NDFU members need to challenge the rationality of this tax cut. We need to ensure that our elected leaders are aware that we have expectations that areas impacted by the oil industry will get the dollars they need to enhance the land, the communities, and the culture we all enjoy in North Dakota. s

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