Health and Safety

Summer Farm Safety Tips

As temperatures soar and school lets out for the season, be sure you and your loved ones are prepared to stay safe this summer.

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No Comparison Between Midwest Heat and Hawaii’s Volcanic Eruptions

Most are worried about families and individuals affected by the eruption.

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Tractor Safety And Kids

Kids are a great help on the farm when they can drive the tractor. Just make sure they’re ready first.

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Repair and Maintenance

Diesel Cylinder Liner Erosion

By Repair and Maintenance

Cavitation erosion of wet cylinder liners is a silent killer of diesel engines. Learn how this happens and how to prevent it.

Agronomy Insider

Assessing Crop Hail Damage

By Agronomy Insider

Hail storms can cause severe defoliation on crops and impact yield. Do a stand assessment to determine if you should replant or let it be.

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Women in Agriculture

Farming Doesn’t Stop for Holidays

By Women in Agriculture

When Mother Nature keeps us out of the field, farmers have no choice but to work when weather permits.

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SF Special: Farmer Suicides Today vs. 1980s Farm Crisis

A heart-wrenching article describes how three Iowa farmers took their own lives during the 1980s farm crisis.

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Avoid Deadly Mistakes With ATVs

Ashlee Bruggenschmidt's daughter was killed on an ATV. Now her mission is to educate, legislate, and demonstrate safety.

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Barbecue Season Has Arrived

Outdoor cooking has become the bailiwick of us guys.

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Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers in Agriculture

The Do More Ag Foundation is working to bring more mental health awareness to agriculture. The mission of the foundation is to champion the mental wellbeing of all producers.

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Are You Ready for Anything?

Planning for worst-case scenarios isn’t just for preppers. Every farm should have a plan in place in case of an emergency.

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New Checklist Aims to Keep Kids Safe on the Farm

In an effort to help farm parents keep their kids safe, the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety today released a new Child/Youth Agricultural Safety Checklist.