Personal Safety
Stay safe and protect those around you, guarding against the hazards of flowing grain and silo gasses. Use safety tips to avoid harvesting accidents, operate dump trucks and trailers safely and be cautious about extra riders on farm equipment.
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VideosHazards of Biomass Production on Marginal Lands
Length 7:24Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands. -
ArticlesLate Fall Is the Time to Winterize Your Sprayers
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. -
ArticlesSilo Gases - the Hidden Danger
Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo. -
ArticlesFarm Respiratory Hazards
Farmer's Lung and Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) are names given to two farm occupational diseases caused by inhaling airborne mold spores. -
ArticlesExtra Riders on Farm Equipment
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. -
ArticlesSafely Making and Handling Large Hay Bales
Shortage of labor and the need to rapidly harvest hay in its prime condition continues to increase the use of large package hay balers. -
ArticlesFall Harvest Safety Tips
With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders. -
ArticlesNavigating Farm Stress Resources
Farming is a stressful profession. Learn about the available resources for farm community members experiencing stress. -
ArticlesFarm Dump Truck and Trailer Safety
This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms. -
ArticlesSafe Forage Harvesting
Forage harvesting begins with the cutting of fresh forage, and can be done by a mower, mower-conditioner, or a windrower. -
ArticlesFarm Respiratory Protection
Farming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps. -
NewsPesticide Points Offered at Keystone Farm Show
Date Posted 12/13/2021Add agronomic "2+2" meetings to your Keystone Farm Show to-do list. -
ArticlesKeeping an Eye on Stored Hay Temperatures
Take time to monitor hay temperatures in order to prevent a possible barn fire. -
ArticlesFarm Stress and Wellness Resources
Information and resources exist for people in agriculture who are experiencing stress. -
NewsPA Department of Ag Warns of Bogus Seeds
Date Posted 7/29/2020The USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are working to reduce potential environmental impact and economic concerns of residents receiving unsolicited seeds. -
NewsA Shortage of Respirators May Impact Your Operation – What to Do?
Date Posted 4/8/2020Having trouble finding the required PPE for your pesticide application? Read about the latest guidance from our Pesticide Education Program. -
ArticlesCyanide Poisoning of Livestock from Cherry Tree Leaves
Take time to examine the woodlines along your pastures. If they contain cherry trees, you risk losing livestock to cyanide poisoning. -
ArticlesCosechar el Forraje de Manera Segura
Hoja Informativa sobre Cosechar el Forraje de Manera Segura. -
ArticlesPeligros Respiratorios en las Fincas
Hoja Informativa sobre Peligros Respiratorios en las Fincas. -
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ArticlesGases Del Silo - Un Peligro Escondido
Hoja Informativa sobre Gases Del Silo - Un Peligro Escondido -
ArticlesEstándar de OSHA sobre Protección de Maquinarias
Hoja Informativa sobre Estándar de OSHA sobre Protección de Maquinarias -
ArticlesEnfermedades por Calor y Agricultura
Hoja Informativa sobre Enfermedades por Calor y Agricultura -
ArticlesEstabilidad e Inestabilidad del Tractor
Hoja Informativa sobre Estabilidad e Inestabilidad del Tractor. -
ArticlesHazards of Flowing Grain
Flowing grain has many hazards that may go unnoticed. This task does not seem to demand much attention to safety until an incident occurs.