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.
2021
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 get 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
2015-2021 (List all articles)
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 get 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 – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2020
Safety Watch_ 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
Safety Watch: Simple kits are first step to address radon hazard in homes – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2020
Don’t rely on luck to get through next emergency – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, December 2019
Safety Watch: 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
Safety Watch: Mowing mistakes on slopes can claim lives, limbs & Mowing reminders – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2019
Safety Watch: Chronic pain and medication – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2019
Safety Watch: 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
Saving grace – 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 move 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 keeps Argentine Farmers Safe – 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 Kids Stay Safe on the Farm – M Ramirez and T Ellis, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2015.
Anhydrous Injury Survivors Share Stories – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2015.
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Safe and Successful Controlled Burns on the Farm – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015.
Hearing Protection Never Too Early or Too Late – S Leonard and Fred Gerr, Iowa Farmer Today, February 2015.
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 – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2020
Safety Watch_ 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
Safety Watch: Simple kits are first step to address radon hazard in homes – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2020
2019
Safety Watch: 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
Safety Watch: Mowing mistakes on slopes can claim lives, limbs & Mowing reminders – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, July 2019
Safety Watch: Chronic pain and medication – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, June 2019
Safety Watch: 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
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
Saving grace – Story of survival sparks changes on hog operation – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, January 2018
2017
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
2016
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 move 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 keeps Argentine Farmers Safe – 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 Kids Stay Safe on the Farm – M Ramirez and T Ellis, Iowa Farmer Today, May 2015.
Anhydrous Injury Survivors Share Stories – S Leonard, Iowa Farmer Today, April 2015.
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Safe and Successful Controlled Burns on the Farm – B Janssen, Iowa Farmer Today, March 2015.
Hearing Protection Never Too Early or Too Late – S Leonard and Fred Gerr, Iowa Farmer Today