Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 ...
Mention sustainable agriculture and you’ll likely get a hearty thumbs-up. Ask why this is so, and you’ll hear how sustainable farmers take good care of the soil, their animals, the environment, their ...
An indoor agricultural evolution is in the making. That’s how some people see the surge of interest in growing leafy greens in greenhouses. No doubt about it, this approach to farming has increased ...
At NDSU Extension's Farm Safety Camp, teens gain skills for use on the farm and in life. It's an effort to make the most dangerous industry as safe as it can be, particularly for teens. NDSU Extension ...
For nearly 250 years, our Nation has been sustained by the hard work, dedication, and vital contributions of our incredible farmers, ranchers, and foresters. This National Farm Safety and Health Week, ...
14. Look out for crusting. If grain has become bridged or crusted, use a long pole to break it up from a safe distance ...
A University of Maryland student sits in a John Deere tractor equipped with a rollover protective structure during a safety class at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center in Ellicott City ...
The three-day NDSU Extension safety camps teach youth about a variety of topics including proper tractor and all-terrain vehicle operation, and livestock handling. North Dakota State University ...
The farming sector faces "massive challenges" in reducing its level of work-related fatalities and injuries, Teagasc director Gerry Boyle has warned. He told the Farming Independent that he didn't ...
Agriculture is rated among the most dangerous industries by the International Labour Organization, and not just for adults. Historically, health researchers and public health advocates have tried to ...
Launching their annual farm safety poster competition, they are asking all primary school pupils to put their creativity to work and design posters highlighting the dangers on farms and the simple ...