Personal Safety

Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands.

Rollover Protection Structures save lives. Apply today to retrofit your older tractor with ROPS.

Now that most of the field spraying is over for the season and the weather is turning colder it's time to winterize your pesticide sprayer before it gets too cold and causes damage to sprayer components. The following are tips to guide you.

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo.

Farmer's Lung and Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) are names given to two farm occupational diseases caused by inhaling airborne mold spores.

Farm equipment manufacturers have begun installing extra seats on some farm machinery; most notably large tractors and self-propelled machines like combines and forage harvesters.

With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders.

Farming is a stressful profession. Learn about the available resources for farm community members experiencing stress.

This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms.

Farming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps.

Occupational stress negatively affects the farming community. The Farm Stress Team is here to help.

CHEMSWEEP collects and disposes of unwanted or unusable pesticides.

Add agronomic "2+2" meetings to your Keystone Farm Show to-do list.

Existen recursos e información para personas que trabajan en agricultura y están expuestas a altos niveles de estrés.

Research revealed that nearly a third of ag-related injuries involve youths. Children who are helping out or visiting the farm are exposed to hazards that they may not understand or know how to react to.

Take time to monitor hay temperatures in order to prevent a possible barn fire.

Information and resources exist for people in agriculture who are experiencing stress.

The USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are working to reduce potential environmental impact and economic concerns of residents receiving unsolicited seeds.

Having trouble finding the required PPE for your pesticide application? Read about the latest guidance from our Pesticide Education Program.

Do cold temperatures in winter impact the effectiveness of the pesticides you stored in an unheated storage?

If you get a piece of equipment stuck in the mud, don't rush. Take the proper precautions to get it out safely.

Is your generator prepared for a power outage at your farmstead or business?

Hoja Informativa sobre Peligros del Flujo de Granos.

Hoja Informativa sobre Peligros Respiratorios en las Fincas.

Hoja Informativa sobre Seguridad en el Llenado del Silo