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Harvest creates rural roadway hazards



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Starting an important conversation

  • October 10, 2025
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Farm road safety

Sharing the roads safely with farm equipment important every day, not just during harvest 

  • October 3, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott

National Farm Safety and Health Week reminds all to stay safe  

  • September 26, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
The Texas ET app, which calculates crop irrigation needs based on local weather data, is available for download on iOS and Android devices. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Farmers feed and fuel the world, but data vulnerabilities lurk

  • September 26, 2025
  • By Ken Eriksen
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Fall manure application season: five safety priorities for farmers

  • September 23, 2025
  • By Daniel Andersen and Melissa McEnany
Setting aside time for maintenance on grain bins, dryers and material handling equipment is a wise investment. (Photo courtesy of GSI.)

Preparing your grain system for harvest

  • September 7, 2025
  • By HPJ staff

What should be in a farm first aid kit?

  • May 30, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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K-State agriculture expert urges safety when driving off-road vehicles

  • May 8, 2025
  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
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