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Been Farming Long? If not, you’re at high risk for injury

Men and women who’ve been farming less than 10 years are at high risk for injury because agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S.

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Grain Bin Safety: Are You and Your Emergency Responders Prepared?

Grain bin safety training is important when engulfment and entrapment can occur within 5 seconds. Know how to handle a grain bin and rescue tips.

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Before You Enter the Grain Bin Review these Safety Best Practices

“Do I really need to go inside this grain bin?” That’s the first question farmers should ask before taking the risk of working inside a grain bin. If entering a bin is absolutely necessary, implementing grain bin entry safety practices will reduce the risk of injury or death.

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Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

Farm Bureau’s young leaders became lobbyists for a day while meeting with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. on June 6. The issues discussed were trade, immigration and the farm bill.

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March 2018 Wisconsin Ag Reports

Spring has finally arrived, but soil temps are still cold in many counties. Less than 5% of potatoes have been planted, 2 weeks behind last year. Here are some highlights from the Wisconsin Ag reports and prices for March 2018, according to the USDA...

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Asks Farmers and Motorists To Work Together to Keep Roadways Safe

Tractors and implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but can cause confusion. Farmers and drivers should know how to pass safely.

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Rural health informatics playing increased role in agricultural safety

News media reports of agricultural injuries and fatalities can fill an important information gap and provide near real-time, humanized stories for safety professionals and policymakers who are focused on the future of agricultural health and safety, according to research published in the journal Injury Prevention.

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