Ag Safety

Farmer entering tractor — Because of their high center of gravity, tractors are more susceptible to rolling or turning over. Always hitch loads at the drawbar, never higher. Use front weights to increase tractor stability.

Older Tractors Still a Danger in Agriculture

June 23, 2023

Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatal injuries on U.S. farms, resulting in an average of about 130 deaths each year.

This Week on N Field: Pesticide Glove Safety

April 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman demonstrates why some of the most popular safety gloves on today's market don't provide enough protection for producers during agricultural applications.

Kids in tractor — For safety training, Nebraska teens will have two locations to choose from — North Platte and Grand Island — and eight locations where they can take the final tractor driving test to receive certification. See testing sites and registration information below.

2023 Tractor Safety Training for Teens Kicks Off in May

March 29, 2023

Two training locations and eight testing sites will be available to Nebraska teens seeking tractor and equipment safety certification.

Staying Safe During Harvest

September 21, 2022

Farmers and auto drivers must work together to ensure safe roadways for all this harvest season.

Children in tractor — For safety training, Nebraska teens will have two locations to choose from — North Platte and Grand Island — and six locations where they can take the final tractor driving test to receive certification. See testing sites and registration information below.

Tractor Safety Days Scheduled for Nebraska Teens this Summer

April 14, 2022

Two training locations and six testing locations will be available to Nebraska teens seeking tractor and equipment safety certification.

Grain bin safety infographic — Images showing how a grain bridge forms in a bin and can collapse, drawing someone in.

High Moisture Soybeans Challenge Grain Handler Safety

February 13, 2019

After extended rains last fall, corn and soybean were stored at higher moisture levels than usual, leading to clogs and bridges in stored grain. This week a Nebraska farmer lost his life while trying to empty a bin. Check out these recommendations for staying safe and accessing training.

Anhydrous Safety Training geared to farmers, elevator and co-op staff, and the public will be held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs Thursday Nov. 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. — Anhydrous Safety Training geared to farmers, elevator and co-op staff, and the public will be held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs Thursday Nov. 29.

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training in Council Bluffs

November 1, 2018

The Central States Center for Ag Safety and Health is offering hands-on safety training with an anhydrous tank simulator this month. The training is targeted to farmers, elevator and co-op staff, and the public.

Figure 1. On Oct. 23, 2016, members of the Stanton Fire Department responded to a combine fire that started in the engine compartment. The combine was considered a total loss, but the quick response of firefighters allowed them to save the bean head, and control the fire from spreading into surrounding vegetation. (Photo by the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office)

Keeping Your Equipment and Fields Fire Safe At Harvest

October 18, 2017

When residue builds up in your combine or poorly maintained equipment creates sparks, fires can ignite, quickly enveloping your equipment and field. Incorporating the practices outlined here into your harvest routine can help you stay safe this fall.

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