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Have No Fear..Honey Bee Swarms are Near
bees. There are many presentations posted as well for you to watch and learn about all things bees! Beth ... often go unnoticed because swarms do not stick around for very long, usually one to three days at most. ... a hive, it becomes crowded. The bees instinctively begin to nurture a new queen while preparing for the ...
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Deliver Your Hay to the Market Safely
https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2022/deliver-your-hay-market-safely
will have to be loaded on a trailer or wagon of some sort and transported to the auction site. There ... moving vehicle sign (for wagons) and signal/warning lights work properly. Take time to adjust the braking ... forage producers have had a challenge to harvest forage crops at the proper timing to capture quality. ...
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Roadway Safety During Crop Scouting Activities
a field where there is semi access designed for vehicles. Pay attention to field conditions, i.e ... • Be cautious of fields that had recent spray applications and adhere to posted re-entry interval ... signage. Roadway safety for agronomist scouts is an important component to keep injuries low and property ...
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CDL Update
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/cdl-update
hauling questions for a program offered jointly to Delaware, Madison, and Union counties. The take aways ... (to go camping, not for a business) and show animals (non-business) are exempt from all requirements. ... https://farmoffice.osu.edu/our-library/roadway-and-equipment-law or reach out to your local state highway patrol post with specific questions. ...
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When the Rain Won’t Let Up
stress. Though we can’t know for sure when the fields will dry up enough to plant, there are things you ... be feeling any type of anxiety or sadness. While you are waiting for the rain to pass this is a great ... According to Aaron Wilson, Ohio State University Extension climatologist, there has been measurable rainfall ...
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Grain Bin Safety Week: Safety Assessment Questions
for a site visit of your property and allow them to practice their rescue procedures at your facility. ... the lack of wayfinding on the farm the next time you leave the back door of the house to head for the ... Many first responders have no frame of reference for agriculture. A first responder that arrives to ...
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Winter’s Indoor Risk: Carbon Monoxide
Sabrina Schirtzinger, ANR Educator Knox County With colder temperatures we tend to spend more time ... indoors. For some winter may be when you clean up your shop/garage, finish a project or start a new one. ... in use. Carbon Monoxide (CO) as a gas emits no color or odor and is very common in many U.S. homes, ...
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How to schedule the GRAIN C.A.R.T.?
https://agsafety.osu.edu/grain-cart/scheduling
AWARENESS program for local farmers and agribusiness managers to teach them about the hazards associated ... following questions to help enhance the quality of your program. 1a. Are you interested in a GRAIN SAFETY ... with flowing grain, proper ways to enter a grain bin, and what can/should not be done in the case of an ...
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COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
https://agsafety.osu.edu/program-areas/covid-19-resources-farmers
https://vet.osu.edu/sites/vet.osu.edu/files/documents/extension/COVID-19%20Handout_SPANISH.pdf University of Minnesota Swine Disease Eradication Center Practical biosecurity recommendations ... https://vetmed.umn.edu/sites/vetmed.umn.edu/files/covid19_and_barn_recommendations_-_spanish.pdf University of Nebraska Medical Center Infographic: COVID-19 and Health on the Feedlot https ... A collection of resources for farmers to foster Safety & Health in the face of the ...
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On Thin Ice? Ice Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities
Ohio are finally freezing. While these newly frozen surfaces seem perfect for winter outdoor ... 8 to 15 inches for cars or small trucks. If the ice is old or covered by snow (also called “white ... safe. The following ice safety tips are meant to be shared with those that venture outdoors and onto Ohio’s ...