Ag safety and health

Publication date: April 1, 2023

Sam PollyExtension Specialist, Plant Science and TechnologyTo prevent heat-related illnesses, follow the guidelines below when working in temperatures above 75 degrees:Check the weather prediction for temperature, humidity, and heat index.As these ...

Publication date: Jan. 25, 2023

Reviewed by Hank StelzerForestry State SpecialistWith ever-increasing fuel costs, heating with wood has again become very popular with Missourians. But this increased use of wood-heating equipment brings with it the need for constant, careful ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamMU Extension Emergency Management Bob SchultheisMU Extension natural resource engineering specialist in Webster CountyCold weather is hard on cars and trucks and usually causes at least one vehicle around the farm or home to ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Eric Bailey, Beef Extension SpecialistJoe Horner, Agricultural Economics SpecialistRobert Kallenbach, Forage Production and Management SpecialistRay Massey, Agricultural Economics SpecialistCraig Roberts, Agronomy SpecialistPeter Scharf, Agronomy ...

Publication date: April 5, 2022

David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringPortable kerosene heater can a valuable temporary heat source for homeowners to use during winter power outages to prevent pipes from freezing, for heating small areas for family comfort until the ...

Publication date: May 1, 2021

David E. BakerAssociate Professor Emeritus, Division of Food Systems and BioengineeringRyan MilhollinState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionIn 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Worker Protection ...