As many are in the midst of a busy harvest season, it is important to remember safety tips and items that can help save lives on farms. Chris St. Pierre has 27 years of experience in fire and emergency

There are many potentially dangerous pieces of equipment and machinery on farms. One of the most common — and most dangerous for young people — is all terrain vehicles (ATVs)

It’s not as exciting to talk about as your herd’s production levels, genetic accomplishments, or crop performances, but safety can be just as impactful on the farm’s bottom line

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

Running our farm for a month using a generator is a good reminder that it never hurts to have emergency plans in place

Busy times mean people less familiar with our operations may be signing on to help. It’s our responsibility to ensure they stay safe, too

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

This little article is intended to be a conversation starter.Did you know that U.S. commercial airlines flew more than 600 million passengers in 2021

Framing our conversations around sustainability makes the word mean something farmers and consumers can grab on to

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

As we are coming out of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the country are revisiting strategies to address worker health and safety with a new appreciation of the merits

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

With the ongoing war in Ukraine upending markets and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect daily life, additional concerns could seem overwhelming to anyone

“I decided to modify the protocol a couple of weeks ago” were the words of a novice employee from another group performing some analyses in my laboratory. The scenario was very concerning....

With spring just around the corner, and a reminder that the risk for severe injury being almost seven-times greater on farms than all other types of businesses, here are some important, high-impact th

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

When it comes to dairy, all involved are doing their part to ensure milk meets the highest safety standard and that antibiotic resistance is held at bay.How do we know that’s true?

Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet

It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future