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Safety for off-highway vehicles
By Dee Jepsen, Wayne Dellinger, Amanda Douridas and Rob Leeds Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) were originally designed for recreation, but their versatility has made them popular for work and transportation in rural areas, farms, and small communities. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) are now used for hauling equipment, maintaining property, and traveling short distances. As their use expands, so do concerns about safety.
Beating the heat on farms
By Wayne Dellinger, CCA, and Aaron Wilson, adapted from the C.O.R.N. newsletter As we approach late June, OSU Extension State Climatologist Aaron Wilson has expressed concern for both human and livestock welfare as we continue through our first heat wave of the season. With forecasted highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and little cooling in the evenings continuing this week, steps need to be taken to ensure everyone stays cool and safe.
Work safely in cold temperatures
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With snow covering much of the landscape, spans of arctic cold temperatures and windchills with daily high temperatures that will be the coldest in about 10 years, it is essential to take the proper safety measures when working outside. It is interesting to note that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control documents that there are more deaths in the United States due to cold weather exposure than hot weather exposure each year.
Work safely in cold temperatures
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Work safely in cold temperatures
With snow covering much of the landscape, spans of arctic cold temperatures and windchills with daily high temperatures that will be the coldest in about 10 years, it is essential to take the proper safety measures when working outside. It is interesting to note that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control documents that there are more deaths in the United States due to cold weather exposure than hot weather exposure each year.
Take action against combine and field fires
By Wayne Dellinger, CCA, and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Extension Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year — but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for combine fires.
Weather conditions ripe for field fires
Take action against combine and field fires By Wayne Dellinger and Dee Jepsen; edited by Mark Badertscher / OSU Extension HARDIN COUNTY__Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies.
Preparing Farms for the Solar Eclipse
March 28, 2024 Press Release from the Hardin County Extension: Hardin County – Up to a half-million people could flow into the solar eclipse path that will cross Ohio on April 8. The potential increase of visitors to Ohio’s rural areas raises unique safety and legal concerns for farmers and farmland owners.
Preventing Combine Fires in the Field
By Dee Jepsen and Wayne Dellinger; edited by Mark Badertscher HARDIN COUNTY – Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the nation for the number of reported combine fires? Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska (6th) and South Dakota (7th). While most harvester fires start in the engine compartment, other locations on the combine can be at risk for fires. The primary heat sources causing fires include faulty wiring and overheated bearings.
Combine Fire Prevention
By Dee Jepsen and Wayne Dellinger Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the nation for the number of reported combine fires? Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska (6th) and South Dakota (7th). TIPS TO PREVENT COMBINE FIRES INCLUDE: Have a daily maintenance plan during the harvest period. Keeping machinery well maintained plays a large role in preventing fires from these sources.
Combine Fire Prevention
Take steps to prevent combine fires Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the nation for the number of reported combine fires? Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska (6th) and South Dakota (7th). While the majority of harvester fires start in the engine compartment, other locations on the combine can be at risk for fires. The primary heat sources causing fires include faulty wiring and over-heated bearings.
Ag Outlook Breakfast is January 28
By Amanda Douridas - and Wayne Dellinger PLAIN CITY – Every farmer knows input prices are soaring through the roof, if you can get them. Land values and cash rental rates have also increased. The new administration also opens up questions about taxes and farm transition tools. Grain prices can help offset some of these expenses but for how long? There is always uncertainty in agriculture, but the last few years presented some unprecedented challenges.
Prevent combine fires during fall harvest
October 21, 2021 Equipment, Top Headlines By Dee Jepsen, Wayne Dellinger, CCA, Ohio State University Extension Autumn weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include: preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for combine fires. Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska (6th) and South Dakota (7th).
Ohio: Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest
Combine fire. Photo: Ohio State University Autumn weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include: preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for combine fires. Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska (6th) and South Dakota (7th). The majority of harvester fires start in the engine compartment.
Health and Safety Recommendations for On-Farm Grain Bin Facilities
By Wayne Dellinger and Dee Jepsen In the ten-year period from 2009 to 2018 Ohio had 9 fatalities in grain handling and grain storage facilities. Five of these fatalities were from suffocation and 2 were from falls from the structure, while the others involved auger entanglements. Purdue University reported 38 grain entrapments across the U.S. in 2019. Twenty-three of these entrapments resulted in a fatality. February 21st begins Nationwide Insurance Grain Bin Safety Week.
Spring farm safety reminders
April 13, 2020 Country Life, Top Headlines By Wayne Dellinger, Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Extension Spring of 2019 brought never-before seen planting conditions for our generation. With a similar weather pattern predicted for spring 2020, the window to get crops in the field may be short again this season. With shorter windows brings a sense of hurriedness, stress, and fatigue. These may all lead to an increased potential of incidents and injuries during planting.
Pesticide and fertilizer applicator certification is required
MARYSVILLE — Some farmers purchase and use restricted-use pesticide products on their growing crops to control weeds and insects. To purchase restricted-use pesticides, farmers must be trained and licensed in proper application methods. There are approximately 200 farmers in Union County licensed to purchase and apply restricted-use agricultural pesticides for private use (non-commercial).
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