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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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Preparing for Floods and Flash Floods

Some simple advance preparation will help you be ready for possible floods in your area. Fire hazards During a flood, fire danger is increased. In addition. fire departments may be unable to get to fires through high water. Watch for these fire hazards on your property: Before floodwaters crest, turn off the main power switch…

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It’s Time to Plant – With or Without COVID-19

April 23, 2020

Source: Bill Field – Professor & Extension Safety Specialist and INPREPared (Shawn Ehlers, PhD., Ed Sheldon, M.S.) One of the early Church fathers was working in his garden when a passerby stopped and asked him what he would do if he was informed that the following day would be his last day on earth. Without…

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New Climate Resources Available for Indiana

April 16, 2020

Source: Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension Educator – Posey County With the cool temperatures soon to be behind us, now is the time to be checking plants for any sustained frost damage.  When anticipating cold temperatures, many resources exist to evaluate the amount and area of cold expected.  Weather and climate resources may be difficult to…

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Gearing Up for Safety – Production Agriculture Safety Training for Youth

April 14, 2020

The Gearing-Up-4-Safety curriculum helps youth aged 14-19 meet federal training requirements for agricultural employment. Presented by Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, the curriculum includes 15 PowerPoint presentations with instructor notes, case studies, a glossary and student activity sheets.  The materials are available for free access at www.agsafety4youth.info. School closures due to…

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