Iowa Farmer Today (IFT) publishes Safety Watch, a monthly column featuring safety and health information contributed by the Great Plains Center, the Telling the Story Project, and Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH). Safety Watch is featured in the second issue of each month for IFT Publications’ Iowa Farmer Today, Illinois Farmer Today, Missouri Farmer Today, and Midwest Marketer.
Click on the year (or full list) then choose title (pdf) or Iowa Farmer Today (link) in each line to read the article.
2025
Ongoing biosecurity needed for bird flu – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2025
Keep your body feeling good to farm at your best – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2025
Wear the right respirator, the right way – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2025
Plan ahead to reduce succession stress – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2025
Winter brings compounding fall risks – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2025
2015-2025 (All articles)
Ongoing biosecurity needed for bird flu – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2025
Keep your body feeling good to farm at your best – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2025
Wear the right respirator, the right way – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2025
Plan ahead to reduce succession stress – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2025
Winter brings compounding fall risks – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2025
‘Silent Killer’ poses risks on the farm – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2024
Discuss ATV safety with kids early and often – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2024
Planning ahead key to safe digging projects – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2024
Biosecurity a top safety concern for agrotourism ventures – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2024
Pond safety starts with limiting access – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2024
Air quality conditions hard to predict – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2024
Storm safety: Plan ahead for severe spring storms that can damage farms – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2024
Drought serves as a magnifier for stress – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2024
Test time: Regular radon, paint and water checks keep rural homes safe – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2024
Equipment and workspace checks kick off the season – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2024
Young Iowans work to improve farm safety – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2024
Falls on any surface can result in costly injury – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2024
Navigating the winter wonderland by snowmobile – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2023
Tools help farmers prep for emergency – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2023
Tractor fire a reminder to be prepared – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2023
Study aims to understand and reduce rural crashes – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2023
Lawn mowers put young children at risk – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2023
Staying safe in the sun – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2023
Assess ag chemicals for summer safety, B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2023
Precautionary advice for ATV handling on roadways – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2023
‘Luckiest grandpa in the world’ takes steps to keep family safe – B Janssen and J
Anhydrous ammonia can be deadly, but there is time to react – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2023
Basic skills, technique can reduce chainsaw risk – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2023
Disaster prep critical for ag operations – M Bentley, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2023
‘Fall Feel Good’ connects farmers with help – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2022
Fire prevention important for winter and spring – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2022
Safety details reduce crashes on rural roads – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2022
Columnist shares story of a loose Toyota truck – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2022
Even a small needle can cause big problems – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2022
Noxious plants get under your skin – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2022
Consider safety in grain bins of all ages and sizes – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2022
National Weather Service offers training to spot risk – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2022
ROPS a proven strategy to keep old tractors safely running – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2022
New COVID-19 variant requires all the tools we have – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2022
H2S hazard lethal and unpredictable – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2021
Rural doctor’s goal: ‘Prevent people from getting sick’ – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2021
Farmer, doctor share story of serious injury – L Lozano, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2021
Keep safety in mind when mowing ditches – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2021
‘Protecting others’ tops motivations to get vaccine – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2021
Be aware of equipment blind spots to keep bystanders safe – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2021
Farm leaders share COVID-19 vaccination experiences – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2021
Flowers are blooming, ticks are crawling – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2021
With vaccines come new ways to stay safe – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2021
Develop plans to save livestock and livelihood – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2021
Vaccine rollout doesn’t end need for care – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2021
Stocked, visible first aid kit vital to farm safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2020
Keep your guard — and mask — up – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2020
Agencies work together to add respirator test options – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2020
Iowa leads as COVID rates rise in Midwest – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2020
Resources available for COVID-19 stress management – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2020
COVID upsurge demands all-hands effort – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2020
Choose safety: As states open, take steps to protect each other – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2020
Preventing rural crashes critical amid health crisis – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2020
Face masks have different purposes, protective levels – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2020
Youths may be key to safer farms – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2020
Simple kits are first step to address radon hazard in homes – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2020
Safety acronym invites farmers to Consider All Risks, in Each situation – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2019
No matter the ladder, keep safety in mind – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2019
Farmer touts safety mantra years after close call – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2019
Recent deaths reinforce need for safe driving, ROPS – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2019
Mowing mistakes on slopes can claim lives, limbs – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2019
Doctor can help reduce physical toll of farm work – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2019
Man counts good fortune following ATV accident – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2019
Rollover protection a critical safety strategy for small farms – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2019
Broadcaster shares run-in with steer that broke her hand – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2019
Suicide prevention is a community-wide effort – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2019
Tale of the ring neck and the ‘safety lady’ – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2019
Experts recommend SOPS for safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2018
Recent H2S cattle deaths a reminder for precautions – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2018
Prevent grain-related injuries – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2018
‘Think twice’: 30 years later, a survivor offers plea to farmers – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2018
ATVs not made for roadway, even when state laws allow – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2018
Telling the story – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2018
Dairy promotes safety from farm to table – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2018
Safe handling could prevent hardship caused by hay bales – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2018
Think about spring training before spring planting begins – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2018
Elders show importance of eye protection – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2018
Farm safety doesn’t happen by accident – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2018
Story of survival sparks changes on hog operation – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2018
Farm couple honored for safety work after experiencing tragedy – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2017
Farm film reaches rural classrooms, urban theaters – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2017
Youth groups encourage farmer safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2017
Farmer’s ordeal began with an ATV rollover – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2017
Long hours may have hidden consequences – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2017
Simple mistake means shortcut to ER – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2017
Expect the unexpected when handling livestock – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2017
Safe travel means busting some myths – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2017
Standard expands respiratory protection – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2017
Plan now for safe manure handling – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2017
Small steps affect beginning farmers’ safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2017
Winter repair work presents stability risks – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2017
Suicide rate among farmers at historic high – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2016
Producers respond to H2S deaths – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2016
Farming with diabetes requires balancing act – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2016
Risky moves rise as farmers work fast, solo – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2016
Responders prep for safe harvest – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2016
Attention to surroundings makes shared roadways safer – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2016
Keep new, young employees safe on the farm this season – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2016
Micotil injections can be lethal – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2016
Collaboration protects farmers in Argentina – M Brigioni and B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2016
The right respirator – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2016
Farming safely, profitably — are you a good risk? – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2016
Bin fires can create CO danger – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2016
Take precautions to avoid farm fires this winter – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2015
Various risks associated with pressure washing – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2015
I-CASH grants help spread safety to future farmers – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2015
Everyday lessons – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2015
Patience prevents accidents when baling, moving hay – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2015
Take precautions to avoid heat-related illness – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2015
Knock-down effect of hydrogen sulfide – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2015
Farming can be challenging after knee, shoulder surgery – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2015
Help farm kids play it safe – M Ramirez and T Ellis, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2015
Anhydrous Injury Survivors Share Stories – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2015
Hearing protection never too early or too late – S Leonard and Fred Gerr, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015
Spring cleaning: Tips for safe and successful controlled burns on the farm – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015
2024
Discuss ATV safety with kids early and often – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2024
Planning ahead key to safe digging projects – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2024
Biosecurity a top safety concern for agrotourism ventures – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2024
Pond safety starts with limiting access – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2024
Air quality conditions hard to predict – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2024
Storm safety: Plan ahead for severe spring storms that can damage farms – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2024
Drought serves as a magnifier for stress – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2024
Test time: Regular radon, paint and water checks keep rural homes safe – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2024
Equipment and workspace checks kick off the season – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2024
Young Iowans work to improve farm safety – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2024
Falls on any surface can result in costly injury – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2024
2023
Navigating the winter wonderland by snowmobile – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2023
Tools help farmers prep for emergency – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2023
Tractor fire a reminder to be prepared – T Kuehn, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2023
Study aims to understand and reduce rural crashes – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2023
Lawn mowers put young children at risk – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2023
Staying safe in the sun – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2023
Assess ag chemicals for summer safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2023
Precautionary advice for ATV handling on roadways – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2023
‘Luckiest grandpa in the world’ takes steps to keep family safe – B Janssen and J
Anhydrous ammonia can be deadly, but there is time to react – M Archer, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2023
Basic skills, technique can reduce chainsaw risk – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2023
Disaster prep critical for ag operations – M Bentley, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2023
2022
Fire prevention important for winter and spring – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2022
Safety details reduce crashes on rural roads – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2022
Columnist shares story of a loose Toyota truck – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2022
Even a small needle can cause big problems – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2022
Noxious plants get under your skin – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2022
Consider safety in grain bins of all ages and sizes – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2022
National Weather Service offers training to spot risk – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2022
ROPS a proven strategy to keep old tractors safely running – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2022
New COVID-19 variant requires all the tools we have – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2022
2021
Rural doctor’s goal: ‘Prevent people from getting sick’ – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2021
Farmer, doctor share story of serious injury – L Lozano, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2021
Keep safety in mind when mowing ditches – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2021
‘Protecting others’ tops motivations to get vaccine – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2021
Be aware of equipment blind spots to keep bystanders safe – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2021
Farm leaders share COVID-19 vaccination experiences – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2021
Flowers are blooming, ticks are crawling – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2021
With vaccines come new ways to stay safe – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2021
Develop plans to save livestock and livelihood – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2021
Vaccine rollout doesn’t end need for care – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2021
2020
Keep your guard — and mask — up – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2020
Agencies work together to add respirator test options – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2020
Iowa leads as COVID rates rise in Midwest – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2020
Resources available for COVID-19 stress management – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2020
COVID upsurge demands all-hands effort – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2020
Choose safety: As states open, take steps to protect each other – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2020
Preventing rural crashes critical amid health crisis – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2020
Face masks have different purposes, protective levels – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2020
Youths may be key to safer farms – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2020
Simple kits are first step to address radon hazard in homes – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2020
2019
No matter the ladder, keep safety in mind – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2019
Farmer touts safety mantra years after close call – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2019
Recent deaths reinforce need for safe driving, ROPS – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2019
Mowing mistakes on slopes can claim lives, limbs – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2019
Doctor can help reduce physical toll of farm work – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2019
Man counts good fortune following ATV accident – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2019
Rollover protection a critical safety strategy for small farms – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2019
Broadcaster shares run-in with steer that broke her hand – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2019
Suicide prevention is a community-wide effort – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2019
Tale of the ring neck and the ‘safety lady’ – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2019
2018
Recent H2S cattle deaths a reminder for precautions – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2018
Prevent grain-related injuries – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2018
‘Think twice’: 30 years later, a survivor offers plea to farmers – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2018
ATVs not made for roadway, even when state laws allow – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2018
Telling the story – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2018
Dairy promotes safety from farm to table – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2018
Safe handling could prevent hardship caused by hay bales – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2018
Think about spring training before spring planting begins – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2018
Elders show importance of eye protection – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2018
Farm safety doesn’t happen by accident – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2018
Story of survival sparks changes on hog operation – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2018
2017
Farm film reaches rural classrooms, urban theaters – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2017
Youth groups encourage farmer safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2017
Farmer’s ordeal began with an ATV rollover – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2017
Long hours may have hidden consequences – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2017
Simple mistake means shortcut to ER – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2017
Expect the unexpected when handling livestock – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2017
Safe travel means busting some myths – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2017
Standard expands respiratory protection – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2017
Plan now for safe manure handling – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2017
Small steps affect beginning farmers’ safety – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2017
Winter repair work presents stability risks – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2017
2016
Producers respond to H2S deaths – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2016
Farming with diabetes requires balancing act – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2016
Risky moves rise as farmers work fast, solo – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2016
Responders prep for safe harvest – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2016
Attention to surroundings makes shared roadways safer – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2016
Keep new, young employees safe on the farm this season – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2016
Micotil injections can be lethal – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2016
Collaboration protects farmers in Argentina – M Brigioni and B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2016
The right respirator – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2016
Farming safely, profitably — are you a good risk? – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2016
Bin fires can create CO danger – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2016
2015
Take precautions to avoid farm fires this winter – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2015
Various risks associated with pressure washing – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, November 2015
I-CASH grants help spread safety to future farmers – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, October 2015
Everyday lessons – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, September 2015
Patience prevents accidents when baling, moving hay – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, August 2015
Take precautions to avoid heat-related illness – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2015
Knock-down effect of hydrogen sulfide – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2015
Farming can be challenging after knee, shoulder surgery – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2015
Help farm kids play it safe – M Ramirez and T Ellis, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2015
Anhydrous Injury Survivors Share Stories – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2015
Hearing protection never too early or too late – S Leonard and Fred Gerr, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015
Spring cleaning: Tips for safe and successful controlled burns on the farm – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015