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Taking on more than you can handle is the quick path to unhealthy stress or burnout.

Know your physical and emotional limits for a safer, more productive farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association April 13, 2024

It’s often said that farmers will stop at nothing to get the work done. But the long days, strenuous manual labour and constant challenges that come with farming can easily take a physical and mental toll. That’s why it’s crucial for farmers to be aware of their limitations. Ignoring limitations can heighten the risk of […] Read more

Farm equipment built for sale into markets outside of North America will not likely conform to engineering standards here. Importing these machines may cost producers much more than they expected over the long term.

Equipment, Machinery

Shop in ‘grey market’ at your own risk

Importing machines built for sale outside North America not advisable, Farmers’ Advocate says

By Scott Garvey April 9, 2024

Several years ago, my neighbour sold his farm to a Dutch farmer who wanted to move his operation to Canada. That immigrating farmer brought much of his European equipment with him when he arrived. It was a kind of novelty to see an unfamiliar tractor design working in a Canadian field. However, despite the fact […] Read more

Columns, Editor's column

Editor’s Rant: Planning for failure

By Dave Bedard March 8, 2024

Since this issue of Grainews is supposed to be on the press in two hours or less, there’s a good chance this week that I’ll either be very brief in this space, or not nearly brief enough. I really loathe leaving things like this to the last minute, but this past week didn’t work out […] Read more

This photo was taken following a Dec. 8, 2020 collision at an uncontrolled intersection east of Winkler, Man. — the first of two vehicle-versus-train collisions in the same RM that afternoon involving the same westbound CP train.

Wheat & Chaff

Farm safety includes being rail-safe

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 8, 2024

With nearly 45,000 kilometres of active railway tracks and roughly 40,000 railway crossings from coast to coast, many Canadians encounter trains daily. That’s especially true in rural areas, where many farms are located near railway tracks. “In 2022 there were 232 incidents between trains and vehicles or people in Canada that resulted in 66 fatalities […] Read more

A raised or suspended piece of equipment represents a potential energy source that could strike or pin an unsuspecting worker.

Machinery, Wheat & Chaff

Lock out hazardous energy sources on farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 6, 2024

Any energy source that could activate machinery poses a potential hazard on the farm. In a ranch or farm setting, the most obvious of these hazardous energy sources are mechanical: motor-driven equipment such as tractors, forklifts, conveyors, compressors, mixers and augers can cause harm if not properly managed. Suspended, elevated or coiled pieces of equipment […] Read more

A woman digging out her driveway after a big snowstorm

Farm Life

Prevent winter injuries and illnesses

Getting creative with nutrition and maintaining restorative movements can help keep you healthy during the cold months

By Kathlyn Hossack February 1, 2024

Winter is notorious for an increase in aches, pains, illnesses and injuries. Some of this stems from colder temperatures and less sunlight, which can take a toll on our bodies and minds even before hazardous conditions such as snow and ice take effect. We can’t control the weather, but there are a few things we […] Read more

small child peering into hub of back tractor wheel

Equipment, Wheat & Chaff

Getting back to basics for a safer new year

Runovers and rollovers are a leading cause of on-farm deaths

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 25, 2024

As we dive into the New Year, let’s keep it simple. Instead of setting big goals, how about we focus on doing everyday tasks right and safe? Take, for example, operating tractors — something pretty common on the farm. Tractors are the MVPs of farming. From field work to feeding the livestock to cleaning snow, […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

A new face, and new faces, for CASA

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 15, 2024

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), which promotes safety and well-being in Canada’s agricultural sector, unveiled a fresh new look and announced the results of board elections during its recent annual general meeting. Two newly elected board members will play crucial roles in advancing the organization’s mission: CASA is pleased to welcome Shelley Kirychuk of […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Be proactive to mitigate grain dust explosions

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 13, 2023

“It hasn’t happened yet.” It’s a common phrase that we’ve heard many farmers say about safety hazards. But just because something hasn’t happened yet doesn’t make it any less of a risk. Grain dust explosions are a prime example. While grain dust explosions, fortunately, don’t happen every day, they are still very much a hazard […] Read more

“Our advice would be to start from a position of research. Start with data and anecdotal information to understand where unique problems may be in your area.” – Mark Araujo.

News, Wheat & Chaff

Collaboration on rural road safety in Ontario provides insights for Prairies

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 6, 2023

It’s often said that real change can happen when communities come together. And in the Waterloo region of Ontario, that premise became the foundation for a safety collaboration group that is bringing attention to local rural road issues. In 2019, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services and the […] Read more

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