As farmers gear up for this planting season, they should to be aware of safety precautions for themselves and others.

TRAFFIC REPORT. THANKS, REGINA. THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL FARM SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK AND NEWS EIGHT’S JAKE REYES IS IN A GREAT PLACE TO TALK ABOUT THAT. HE IS LIVE FROM THE SOLANCO FAIRGROUNDS IN ...

Farming may be the backbone of our food system, but it’s also one of the most dangerous occupations. According to a Penn State study, 60,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal, ...

Vehicles traveling on public roadways need to be conspicuous. The more they stand out, the less chance there will be for a collision, one expert said. John Shutske, a professor in the department of ...

Last week, in preparation for the harvest season, I offered some safety tips and a preview of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-27, 2025. This year’s theme is “Safety First, Avoid the ...

At NDSU Extension's Farm Safety Camp, teens gain skills for use on the farm and in life. It's an effort to make the most dangerous industry as safe as it can be, particularly for teens. NDSU Extension ...

Congressional leaders are preparing for renewed debate over the next Farm Bill. Producer organizations are pressing lawmakers to strengthen the farm safety net as growers face weak crop prices, elevat ...

A University of Maryland student sits in a John Deere tractor equipped with a rollover protective structure during a safety class at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center in Ellicott City ...

Agriculture is rated among the most dangerous industries by the International Labour Organization, and not just for adults. Historically, health researchers and public health advocates have tried to ...