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Grain Entrapment Concerns
Line on Agriculture
Grain entrapment is a big issue when it comes to farm safety, with several deaths reported each year.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
Technology For Farm Safety
Farm of the Future
Agriculture is still the most dangerous industry in America, with 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Can technology help?
Technology For Farm Safety
Farm of the Future
Agriculture is still the most dangerous industry in America, with 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Can technology help?
Storm-Ready Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
A practical hurricane prep and recovery guide—especially for cotton producers in the Southeast.
Plan Before the Panic: Crisis Management for Ag Operations
California Ag Today
A new AgSafe webinar helps California ag employers turn crisis plans into action.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
Keeping California Family Farms Competitive
California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Robots For Grain Bin Safety
Farm of the Future
Grainweevil is designed to do the work that would normally require bin entry.
National Farmers Union Encouraged By Farm Bill Efforts
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union appreciates both the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill so far have safety net funding increases.
Promises Continue on Last Year’s Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day on May 27.
Farm Safety During Harvest
California Ag Today
For many producers in California, harvest is in full swing. It’s an intense, stressful time for growers and laborers, making it easy to take shortcuts or make a mistake.
Surviving a PTO Entanglement
Southeast Regional Ag News
We can all preach ag safety. You can reiterate the lessons to your kids and personnel. But until you’re in that moment of slow motion when something is going wrong, it’s hard to connect.
Tackling the Topic of Sunscreen
Southeast Regional Ag News
By career, Dr. Ashley Sturgeon is a dermatologist. By lifestyle, she is the wife of a cotton farmer who’s learned some tips and tricks about being safe in the farm world.
Milk Producers Seek Strong Safety Net in Next Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
Chris Galen, Vice President of membership services and Strategic Initiatives with the National Milk Producers Federation.
Owner Applied Numbers Could Prevent Property Loss
California Ag Today
While owners can register their vehicles with a VIN numbers and their livestock with brands, the Tulare County District Attorney’s office wants you to do the same with your farm equipment, supplies, and personal property.
Farm Safety During California Harvest
California Ag Today
You might be listening to this in the cab of a tractor, hard at work to finish harvesting. But before you put it in high gear and rush down rows or fields, let’s take a minute to remember the importance of farm safety.
Don’t Skip Farm Safety During Harvest
California Ag Today
Harvest is a busy time of year, and often a rush against mother nature to get all the crops out of the field. However, it’s important to stop and think about your safety and the safety of others.