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‘We can feed the world and do it safely,’ says ag industry group

If our agriculture industry is going to feed the world’s population, we should care enough to do it safely, humanely and sustainably. That is the message of the Agricultural Safety Council of America (ASHCA), a not-for-profit coalition of agribusinesses, producer organizations and safety professionals that is planning and promoting actions to make agriculture much safer and healthier. ...

Sep. 15, 2014

By National Farmers Union (NFU)

Keeping alive − a new year`s resolution for farmers in Wales

Farmers across Wales are being encouraged to make their New Year's resolution a promise to come home safe from the field. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched the next phase in its 'Make the Promise' campaign at an agriculture safety day at Welshpool Livestock Market with the stark message that people are still dying in needless farm accidents. Across Great Britain, 38 people lost ...

Jan. 27, 2010

By Health and Safety Executive (UK)

Producers, Veterinarians Invited to Discuss the PED Virus and Other New Coronaviruses Affecting Swine

Producers and veterinarians can learn from animal health experts the latest developments regarding viruses that are killing piglets and disrupting the swine industry during seven meetings held across Pennsylvania. Penn Vet’s New Bolton Swine Group and veterinarians with the Pennsylvania Department of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services will lead the meetings that discuss Porcine Epidemic ...

Oct. 3, 2014

By Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)

OSU Agriculture Safety and Health Professionals Offer Grain Handling Safety Tips

With grain harvest well underway statewide thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the region, growers are reminded that taking extra precautions when handling grain can lessen the potential for injury. When working around grain storage facilities, incidents such as slips, trips, falls, severe trauma injuries, entanglement or engulfment can happen in a fraction of a second, said Kent ...

Oct. 8, 2015

By Ohio State University

FAO welcomes historic commitment to end hunger in Africa by 2025

FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today welcomed a breakthrough commitment by African heads of state to end hunger on the continent by 2025. “This is the first time in history that African leaders have made such a strong pledge to eliminate hunger and it is also a show of confidence that, working together, we can win the fight against hunger in Africa in our ...

Jan. 31, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Fall Harvest Requires Increased Focus on Safety

Working long hours without an adequate amount of sleep is just one example of how farmers can increase their risk of injury during harvest, a safety expert with Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences said. Knowing some simple safety precautions to take during harvesting is critical for farmers to reduce the potential for injuries, said Andy Bauer, ...

Nov. 13, 2014

By Ohio State University

Indiana Department of Labor and Dow AgroSciences to Collaborate on Critical Agricultural Industry Issue

The Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) and Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: Dow) today announced a strategic alliance to exchange best practices and jointly work to advance worker health and safety, as well as transportation safety, in the agriculture industry. Under this two-year occupational safety and health alliance, Dow AgroSciences and ...

Nov. 7, 2013

By Dow AgroSciences LLC

Tips for Safe Hay Baling

As growers statewide finish their first cutting of hay crops, now is a good time to do preventative maintenance tasks that can boost farm profits and protect farm workers, says a safety research associate and lecturer from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Completing some preventative maintenance tasks on balers and other farm machinery can ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By Ohio State University

Over 25 Million Acres of Images Captured by Single Drone Solutions Company

Sentera, LLC, sensors have officially captured over 25 million acres of images. Sentera’s AgVault™ 2.0 Software translates this imagery into actionable data for the precision agriculture industry. Sentera’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision sensors, and software are recognized by customers for their precision and accuracy, and the ability to capture images of more acres ...

Jul. 12, 2016

By Sentera, Inc.

Labor Secretary announces bulletin on preventing green tobacco sickness

Dehydration, dizziness, headaches and vomiting are just a few of the symptoms of nicotine poisoning, also known as "green tobacco sickness." Workers who plant, cultivate and harvest tobacco are particularly at risk. U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today announced the release of a recommended practices bulletin* with guidance on reducing the hazards for tobacco workers. In recent years, ...

Mar. 26, 2015

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Sentera Features Inspection & Agriculture Products at InterDrone 2016

Sentera, LLC, a global provider of software, sensor, and drone technologies to the infrastructure inspection and agriculture industries, will display a range of solutions at its exhibit during the InterDrone Conference and Exposition, which takes place at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9. Sentera’s Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Business Development, Greg ...

Sep. 7, 2016

By Sentera, Inc.

Purfresh to Present at the Agriculture Innovation Conference

Purfresh, a leading provider of clean technologies that purify, protect, and preserve the global food supply chain, today announced that President and CEO, Mr. David Cope, will present at the Agriculture Innovation Conference being held at the University of California, Davis. Event details are as follows: Panel Title: Innovation in Distribution and Logistics Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011 ...

Jul. 13, 2011

By Purfresh, Inc.

Irish health and safety chief concerned at fatality rate in agriculture

There have been 43 work-related deaths so far this year, almost a third of those occurring in the agriculture sector, according to a statement released by the Health and Safety Authority on Friday 15th August. Although the overall rate of fatal accidents has decreased across all sectors compared to this time last year, the agriculture sector is experiencing a substantial increase in farm-related ...

Aug. 18, 2008

By Health and Safety Authority Ireland

Ag for Life Invests $65K in Support of Rural and Farm Safety Programming

In its commitment to enhancing rural and farm safety efforts in the province of Alberta, Agriculture for Life has announced an investment of $65,000 over the next three years towards the Ag for Life Learning Corral and Barnyard and Boots Farm Safety program. Presented by Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and Ag for Life, Barnyard and Boots will ...

May 12, 2014

By Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Irish Health and Safety Authority chief concerned at fatality rate in agriculture

There have been 43 work-related deaths so far this year, almost a third of those occurring in the agriculture sector, according to a statement released by the Health and Safety Authority today (Friday 15th August). Although the overall rate of fatal accidents has decreased across all sectors compared to this time last year, the agriculture sector is experiencing a substantial increase in ...

Sep. 12, 2008

By Health and Safety Authority Ireland

Agricultural Retailers Association and The Fertilizer Institute Join Forces to Establish ResponsibleAg

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) in Feb. 28, 2014, announced plans to create ResponsibleAg, an independent, not-for-profit organization designed to support fertilizer retailers’ compliance with federal safety and security regulations. Under ResponsibleAg, retail fertilizer dealerships will have access to comprehensive inspections based on ...

Mar. 4, 2014

By The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)

AEM, National FFA Organization promote safe use of agricultural equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is promoting safe use of agricultural equipment through a new awareness program – “Tune into Safety” - in partnership with the National FFA Organization (FFA). AEM kicked off the program at the recent National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. AEM staff met with National Chapter leaders during the event to ...

Nov. 7, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Sentera Unlocks the Power of Drone Data with More Features, at Significantly Lower Price Points

AgVault and OnTop Software Platforms Now Available at Tiered Subscription Levels Sentera is enabling every drone user to unlock the power of their data by offering AgVault and OnTop software platforms at affordably priced tiered subscription levels. An annual subscription is now offered at a 79% price reduction, unlocking the power of drone data management for even more users. Sentera is an ...

Oct. 24, 2016

By Sentera, Inc.

Undeclared Allergen: Milk Found in Beef Sirloin, Causes Recall

Approximately 2,645 pounds of beef sirloin products have been recalled, because they contain milk, an allergen that was not on the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, explaining that J&B Group ofSt. Michael,MNdiscovered the problem during a routine label review of its product. No health effects relating to ...

Jan. 30, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Ranking Member Stabenow Leads Advocates in Urging USDA to Prioritize Protections for Food Workers

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today joined leading agriculture and worker advocates to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the bipartisan worker protection provisions in the COVID-19 assistance package. USDA recently announced an additional round of food boxes without taking action on ...

Jan. 11, 2021

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

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