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A prairie grass fire came perilously close to Leeann Minogue’s farmyard in southeast Saskatchewan last fall.

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How to contain grass fires

Tips to help keep your farm from going up in smoke

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By October 12 of last year, at the end of a hot, dry harvest in southeast Saskatchewan, we thought we’d made it through the season without a fire. We started to relax. Even put a few things away. Of course, that’s when the fire broke out. That day, a spark that had been smouldering under […] Read more
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BeGrainSafe provides valuable training for firefighters

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BeGrainSafe is an important part of the safety programs offered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). Through the BeGrainSafe initiative, firefighters are trained on how to respond to grain entrapment incidents, which can be a danger on grain farms. At the heart of the program is the BeGrainSafe Trailer, a mobile training and demonstration […] Read more
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American Farm Bureau, Deere sign ‘right to repair’ memo

MOU to seek private-sector solutions

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Chicago | Reuters — The American Farm Bureau Federation and machinery manufacturer Deere and Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment or go to an independent technician. As the agriculture sector accelerates its adoption of technology, the reliance on high-tech machinery such […] Read more
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Winter brings higher carbon monoxide risk

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Along with winter comes the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The danger not only exists in homes with natural gas furnaces but also in barns, sheds, garages or workshops that have fuel-powered heating systems or where work is being performed with internal combustion engines. Many people using equipment like compressors, generators, welders and even […] Read more
Wheat fields being harvested
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Protect yourself from developing respiratory problems

Grain dust may be commonplace on farms, but respiratory problems don’t need to be

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It’s harvest season and that means two things are common sights on farms across the country — combines and grain dust. Just because grain dust is a regular occurrence on many farms doesn’t mean you should ignore it. In fact, grain dust can wreak significant havoc and long-lasting damage on your lungs with repeated exposure. […] Read more
How to protect your farm business against cyberthreats
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How to protect your farm business against cyberthreats

Phishing emails aren’t the only thing to worry about. Cybersecurity means staying safe from ransomware hacks and other forms of cyberattacks

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The concept of the connected farm has been gaining traction in recent years, with more producers opting for technologies that link their systems and equipment with on-farm networks and the cloud. These developments have brought more efficiency, productivity and profitability to many farm businesses, but it doesn’t come without risk. If not adequately protected, data […] Read more
News, Wheat & Chaff

Safety days aim to keep farm kids safe and healthy

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Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) Safety Days are an educational initiative designed to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for children and their communities. The program provides training and resources for local communities to conduct one-day safety and health programs, with age-appropriate activities that are hands-on, fun and safe for children.  At the PAF […] Read more

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