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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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Recent News

Heat Forecast Tools Explained

June 10, 2022

Source: National Weather Service Very hot conditions are forecasted for most of the upcoming week. With that forecast we’ll be hearing the terms “heat index”, “heat risk”, and even “Wet Bulb Globe Temperature” from meteorologists on our local news a lot in the coming days. To better understand these terms, the National Weather Service has…

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Managing Farm Risk

May 10, 2022

Purdue Extension Webinar Series NOTE: While INdiana PREPared usually focuses on “physical” threats such as tornadoes, fires, floods, and workplace or home safety issues, there are many other risks facing farm families that can have major impact on your operation and your family’s well-being. Just as you should prepare for a major storm or fire,…

Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

April 21, 2022

Source: Indiana State Department of Agriculture INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department…

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