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Watering Livestock in Freezing Temperatures and Power Outages

Ensuring livestock have access to water during freezing temperatures is vital to maintain their health and productivity. Cold weather presents challenges such as frozen water sources, leading to dehydration and reduced feed intake. Implementing these strategies can help farmers ensure consistent water access for their livestock throughout the winter season. 1.   Utilize Heated Water…

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Hot, dry harvests lead to combine fires – take preventive steps now!

Combine fires cost farmers millions of dollars in damages every harvest, and even worse, result in injuries and deaths. The current dry conditions, and forecasts for more hot, dry weather in the next couple weeks make it likely we’ll see plenty of combine and field fires this fall. As Harvest ’25 ramps up, be proactive…

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Purdue Ag. Safety & Health Program Releases Summary of 2024 Indiana Farm-related Fatalities

The Purdue Agricultural Safety and Health Program recently published the “2024 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview”.  With harvest season beginning around the state, and the upcoming National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 22-27) the summary is an excellent, but sobering, reminder of the risks farm operators and farm worker face each day. Some…

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Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 9-15, 2025

Source: National Weather Service March 9-15, 2025 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 9-15, 2025 to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the state of Indiana. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a…

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Grain entrapment is the leading cause of agricultural confined space-related injuries and fatalities; researchers emphasize safety

Written by Ashvini MalsheTom CampbellPurdue Agricultural Communications September 19, 2024 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the 2023 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-related Injuries and Fatalities. Click here to download the 2023 summary. The purpose of the annual report is to maintain public focus on the issue of agricultural confined…

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Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Indiana Poultry Flock

February 11, 2022

Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health INDIANAPOLIS (9 February 2022)—The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) has been notified by theU.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial turkeyfarm in Dubois County has tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. Avian influenza does not present a food…

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Portable generator

Portable Generators are Great Tools, but Use them Safely!

February 1, 2022

Most of Indiana is targeted for some possibly brutal winter weather over the next few days. Possible freezing rain, followed by heavy snow and winds, makes power outages likely across the state. If that happens, many of us will rely on portable generators to run important appliances and keep our homes warm until power is…

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Preparing Foods During a Power Failure

February 1, 2022

During a power failure, cooking and eating habits must change to fit the situation. You may have no heat, no refrigeration, and limited safe drinking water. In addition, health risks from contaminated or spoiled food may increase. When preparing food during a power outage: Conserve fuel Consider the amount of cooking time needed for particular…

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