Farm Safety

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Gray and pink molds being found in Indiana cornfields - 10/9/2009
Wet, cool conditions not only keep farmers out of the fields, but also favor moldy corn. One Purdue University specialist is getting calls from around the state about Diplodia and Gibberella ear rots in corn.
Indiana farm fatalities up for the second consecutive year - 9/18/2009
The 2008 Indiana Farm Fatality Report, compiled by Purdue University's Agricultural Safety and Health Program, documents 28 agricultural-related fatalities in 2008, up from 24 in 2007.
Pumpkin meeting explains to producers how to control diseases - 9/15/2009
Vegetable farmers and market growers can learn more about the pumpkin industry and find solutions to current industry issues by attending the Purdue Pumpkin Twilight Meeting.
Purdue delivers hands-on education at OSU farm show - 9/4/2009
Purdue University will once again partner with Ohio State University at Farm Science Review, which will be Sept. 22-24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
Field day offers insight to crop and livestock producers - 7/29/2009
Purdue Extension will host an annual field day for farmers and livestock producers on Aug. 20 at the Northeast-Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) in Columbia City, Ind.
Tiling equipment to be demonstrated at Purdue field day - 7/29/2009
Researcher: Lasers used to detect melamine in baby formula - 5/5/2009
Ag economist: Pork industry taking hit from 'swine' flu - 4/29/2009
Simple device can ensure food gets to the store bacteria free - 3/3/2009
Study: Soybean oil reduces carbon footprint in swine barns - 2/27/2009
Program highlights high tunnels to extend growing season - 11/11/2008
I can't believe it's not fried: New oven fries food without oil - 9/16/2008
Survey finds large ag producers value supplier convenience - 9/16/2008
Forum to help farmers prepare for emergency situations - 8/21/2008
Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center to host annual field day - 8/19/2008
Purdue experts leave nitrogen detection to optical reflectance sensors - 8/11/2008
Feldun Field Day examines crops, insects, soil sampling - 6/18/2008
Make sure flooded house dry before rebuilding, experts say - 6/16/2008
Specialist: Take care when pumping out flooded basement - 6/11/2008
Decisions await farmers with crop insurance, economist says - 6/11/2008
Test soils to get most from hay, Purdue Forage Day speaker says - 6/4/2008
Perfect storm: Late planting, rain and big investments - 5/20/2008
Workshop aims to help producers get pastures back into shape - 4/10/2008
Milk Quality Professionals Workshop to include CAFO information - 4/7/2008
Defining gene's role may lead to prevention of dangerous corn toxin - 3/24/2008
Hoophouses and high tunnels focus of videoconference - 3/14/2008
Tanks a lot: Purdue publication full of fuel container tips - 2/1/2008
Bi-state Livestock Conference to feature animal welfare expert - 1/31/2008
Indiana Horticulture Congress is on January 28-30 - 1/25/2008
DHS, farm groups working to improve security of high-risk chemicals - 1/8/2008
Agriculture to see huge impacts from the 2007 Energy Bill - 12/26/2007
Postharvest recertification workshop will focus on grain storage - 12/7/2007
Organic farming and certification topic of video in series - 10/23/2007
Aseptic processing: The science of fresh - 10/16/2007
Cattle deaths illustrate importance of care when making feed changes - 10/15/2007
It's now or never for planting late-season forages, expert says - 8/27/2007
Publication helps farmers cut giant ragweed down to size - 6/29/2007
The race is on, only these vehicles are moving less than 25 mph - 5/10/2007
Purdue Extension resources help farmers cope with arthritis - 5/1/2007
It's OK to apply fungicides to row crops, but don't go hog wild - 4/30/2007
Farmers advised that snow may have created grain bin problems - 2/21/2007
Caregiving in the Heartland workshop moves to different site - 6/16/2006
Precautions and vaccinations needed to stem horse diseases - 3/27/2006
Hardwood log, lumber and tree grading workshop March 23-24 - 3/20/2006
Communication is first step in avoiding farm injuries - 3/1/2006
Crop workshop game show places pests in 'Jeopardy!' - 12/22/2005
Experts: Poultry industry's structure is antidote for bird flu - 11/16/2005
Combine fires preventable threats, farm safety specialist says - 10/18/2005
Grant writing workshop to demystify grant writing process - 8/19/2005
Agricultural publications help truckers hit the road - legally - 6/10/2005
Purdue explains participation in EPA livestock emissions study - 6/9/2005
Silver anniversary Purdue Forage Day to be another sterling event - 5/6/2005
Farm odor, air quality studies earn Purdue Agriculture Team Award - 5/2/2005
Plant biosecurity course leaves nothing to chance - 3/28/2005
Specialist: Illegal fungicide spraying won't pay off in the end - 2/11/2005
Wheat, chemical theft head Purdue crop workshop playbill - 1/21/2005
Purdue workshops tackle risky business of human resources - 1/14/2005
State symposium to cover sheep and goats - 12/17/2004
Purdue expert offers advice for dealing with farm injuries - 9/14/2004
Publication offers advice for farmers dealing with arthritis - 9/10/2004
Tractor operating course steers teens toward farm jobs - 7/22/2004
'Go figures:' Census of Ag says metro farm numbers up - 6/3/2004
Specialist: Play it safe on the farm or pay in more ways than one - 5/28/2004
Storage bins deadly if farmers go against the grain, expert says - 5/10/2004
Conference helps those who help Amish, Anabaptists - 4/27/2004
'Toolbox' CD full of fixes for farm accessibility - 2/25/2004
Crop seminar packs bushels of information into single day - 2/23/2004
Experts can comment on implications of mad cow disease - 12/31/2003
Purdue workshops address preseason buzz on crop pests - 12/29/2003
Extension publication a 'show-and-tell' of pesticide safety - 11/3/2003
Purdue ag engineer suggests the use of certified face mask - 9/11/2003
Silo gas a deadly hazard on the farm - 9/8/2003

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