grain bin

This is National Farm Safety and Health Week, and this year’s theme is “Protecting Agriculture’s Future”.  Laura Siegel with AgriSafe said the health and safety of workers must be the cornerstone of sustainable farming this week and year-round.   She noted that statistic...

It’s estimated that grain growers lose roughly $2.5 billion per year, nationwide, because of a lack of insect control during storage. To help Central Life Sciences has a host of products that can help Pacific Northwest growers fight off those pests. Ric ...

Those who must work inside a grain bin have some unique safety consideration.  Rod Bain spoken with a farm safety expert.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The National Corn Growers Association and the National Grain and Feed Association have created tools to help farmworkers stay safe around grain bins during harvest.   NGFA Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs Jess McCluer said it starts before entering the bin.  ...

Grain bin safety week wrapped up over the weekend with an emphasis on providing safety work environments around grain bins and silos.   Washington State Labor and Industries Spokesperson Elaine Fischer said being trapped is the most common concern and that, “Training is of the utmost importance. Employers have...