Health and Safety

From the farm shop to the field, follow these farm safety tips to keep yourself, employees, and your family safe. This section includes safety tips for transportation, grain bins, and the farm shop as well as health information.

Farmer-Senators Address Rising Rural Suicides

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced a bill to help rural America deal with suicides that seem to be increasing as the agricultural economy stagnates.

A farmer overlooks his farm as the sunsets.

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Farm Kids Under Stress

Protecting kids from bad news in the farming operation isn’t always best. They feel your stress and need to know it’s not their fault.

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Women in Ag Need to Watch Their Health

As National Farm Safety & Health Week continues, the focus shifts to the health of women in agriculture.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Don Landoll’s 1950 Ford 8N Tractor

By Successful Farming TV Show

Dave Mowitz visits with Don Landoll to see his beautifully restored Ford 8N.

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Agronomy Insider

Brewing Sake

By Agronomy Insider

There’s an emerging craft brew that’s opening a new market for farmers who can grow rice. The sake business is heating up.

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Machinery Insider

Sharing Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Reduce machinery costs by jointly owning the equipment with another farmer. Sharing spreads the cost over more acres.

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Confined Spaces Hold Seen and Unseen Dangers

As National Farm Safety & Health Week continues, see why it’s important to have a rescue plan in place before entering a silo, grain bin, manure pit, or other confined space.

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Keep an Eye on Kids This Week and Every Week

As National Farm Safety & Health Week continues, take some time to review safety procedures surrounding children and teenagers on the farm.

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Watch for Addiction, Suicide Warning Signs

As National Farm Safety & Health Week continues, learn how to spot and get help for those struggling with opioid addiction or having suicidal thoughts.