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7 Tips You Need to Know to Keep Employees Warm
7 Tips You Need to Know to Keep Employees Warm

To create a safe and comfortable work environment for your farm employees, it’s important to address the specific challenges posed by cold weather on the farm.

Now Is the Time to Pay Attention to the Weather Forecast: Severe Snowstorm Forecasted to Dump Multiple Feet of Snow
Now Is the Time to Pay Attention to the Weather Forecast: Severe Snowstorm Forecasted to Dump Multiple Feet of Snow

Major winter storms are on the way early next week. With the possibility of blizzard conditions to flooding in the southeast, the impact on agriculture could be two-fold: good news for drought but stress to livestock.

Should We Expect a Warmer Winter?
Should We Expect a Warmer Winter?

With summer just weeks away from ending and harvest season just around the corner, farmers are already starting to wonder what lies ahead for the winter months.

Farmers, Take Action Against this Artic Blast
Farmers, Take Action Against this Artic Blast

Mother Nature is at it again. What started off as a mild winter has quickly escalated into an arctic blast, turning rural parts of the country into a frozen tundra.

Winter Storms are Brewing, Keep the Lights On!
Winter Storms are Brewing, Keep the Lights On!

While keeping a generator on the farm may seem like a “no-brainer” when it comes to preparing for a storm, making sure this life-saving device is ready to go at any moment is a necessity.

The Snow’s Still Coming, Keep Your Buildings Safe

With Winter Storm Harper on its way this weekend, after a large section of the country received snow this past weekend, now’s the time to take a quick inventory of the snow load on your buildings. 

While we can't always prevent disasters such as fires or floods, preparation and coordinated response can help minimize losses.
Prepare Now for Livestock Disasters and Emergencies

A new collaborative resource draws on experience and expertise of veterinarians and industry professionals who have worked on the front lines in cattle emergencies.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is willing to pay farmers $1,000 per acre to leave corn rows standing near highways in an effort to control blowing snow in the winter.
Minnesota Pays Farmers to Leave Standing Corn for "Living Snow Fence"

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is willing to pay farmers $1,000 per acre to leave corn rows standing near highways in an effort to control blowing snow in the winter.

Blizzard Evelyn caused severe damage to some dairy farms in Wisconsin.
Blizzard Evelyn Victims Should Contact FSA with Damage Assessment

State officials need financial estimates of losses as soon as possible to facilitate disaster declarations.

Winter weather refuses to lose it's grip on northern U.S.
Winter Storm Warnings in 6 States; Severe Thunderstorms In Midwest

It might be spring on the calendar, but a major winter storm system, bringing snow and blizzard conditions is rolling through parts of the Plains and the Midwest Friday through the weekend.

 

A tractor stands covered in snow during a snowstorm in Huntington, New York, U.S., March 13, 2018.
Blizzard Bears Down on New England, Knocking Out Power

Driving snow enveloped the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday in its third winter storm in two weeks, closing schools, canceling flights and knocking out power to about 140,000 homes and businesses.

Christmas Eve, Day Winter Storm to Cause Problems
Christmas Eve, Day Winter Storm to Cause Problems

Storms on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are predicted to snarl traffic in Midwestern and northeastern U.S