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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.

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

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

Press package photo of a 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 pickup truck. (Stellantis North America)

General, Machinery, Reuters

U.S. agency to probe Ram pickups over power steering issues

Includes Ram 1500 trucks from 2013-16 model years

By GFM Network News August 10, 2023

Washington | Reuters — U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they were investigating whether 1.1 million older Ram 1500 pickup trucks should be recalled for power steering loss issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 380 reports alleging intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in 2013-2016 model year Ram […] Read more

Master trainer Donna Noble
instructs BeGrainSafe trainees on
performing a grain entrapment
rescue during a training exercise.

News, Wheat & Chaff

Passionate trainer helps spread awareness about grain safety

By Erin Kelly September 28, 2022

Donna Noble knows all too well how life can change in an instant. In April 2008, her 17-year-old daughter, Jenny, was killed in a school bus accident outside of Rimbey, Alta. But a month after Jenny’s death, Noble, a volunteer firefighter, was back on the trucks. “I went back with the belief that I couldn’t […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

How to safely transport oversized loads

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association July 11, 2022

Driving is something many of us often take for granted. But hitting the road to reach a destination comes with a responsibility towards safety. That’s especially true for oversized farm loads since larger farm equipment means larger transportation challenges. Of course, collisions with other vehicles are a major concern while transporting any farm equipment on […] Read more

FarmLife, Other, Practical Tips

Unexpected trips and falls are major causes of injury

To help prevent this try these exercises to build awareness of the feet

By Kathlyn Hossack May 31, 2022

Unexpected trips, stumbles and falls are major causes of injury risk for the vast majority of people, and the risk tends to go up as we age. The passage of time does often come with a regression of things like balance, body awareness and control. Degeneration of joint structures, soft tissue and neurological ability physically […] Read more

A general view of damage at the site of Tuesday’s blast in Beirut’s port area on Aug. 5, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir)

Crops, Reuters

North American ammonium nitrate laws best in world, Nutrien CEO says

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 11, 2020

Winnipeg | Reuters — North America’s regulations for handling ammonium nitrate, a potentially explosive product used in fertilizer and in the mining industry, are the strictest in the world, the CEO of Canadian fertilizer producer Nutrien said Tuesday. An ammonium nitrate stockpile exploded last week in Beirut killing at least 171 people, injuring 6,000 and […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

How safe is your farm? Use this assessment tool to find out

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association April 23, 2020

Working day in and day out, it’s easy to go into autopilot. We all do it. However, it can lead to unwanted consequences in a hazardous environment. Documenting the potential hazards on your farm, being aware of the risks, and putting controls in place can go a long way in protecting yourself, your workers and […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Livestock auction marts to decide on next steps

Livestock Marketing Association of Canada pondering next move in face of pandemic

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News March 17, 2020

You may want to call first to see if it’s open, but many auction marts in Alberta were still having sales on Tuesday morning. The Livestock Marketing Association of Canada has a conference call set for this evening to discuss COVID-19 safety measures for staff, customers and buyers, said Chance Martin, an LMAC director and […] Read more

It’s important to train for working at heights and to select the type of fall protection that best suits the task.

News, Wheat & Chaff

Protecting against falls on the farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 13, 2020

Falls are a serious contributor to farm fatalities. In fact, falls from heights are one of the top 10 causes of fatalities in agriculture, according to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting. Falls that are not fatal can often result in serious injury — even a minor fall resulting in a minor injury could lead to lost […] Read more

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

GFM Network News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Tag Archives safety

Shop in ‘grey market’ at your own risk

Farm safety includes being rail-safe

U.S. agency to probe Ram pickups over power steering issues

Passionate trainer helps spread awareness about grain safety

How to safely transport oversized loads

Unexpected trips and falls are major causes of injury

North American ammonium nitrate laws best in world, Nutrien CEO says

How safe is your farm? Use this assessment tool to find out

Livestock auction marts to decide on next steps

Protecting against falls on the farm

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