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Bill McKibben, an important American environmentalist, is coming to Salina to address how the hotter summers and more intense and frequent storms are threatening our Midwestern livelihoods. He will address
Read moreElectrical power is an indispensable part of modern agricultural operations. In fact, electricity is such a commonplace part of a farm operation that it can all too easily become a
Read moreFarming can be a dangerous profession. But while safety features on today’s farm equipment offer more protection to the operator than ever before, the constantly increasing size of farm equipment
Read moreIn recent years, Internet safety has become a growing concern among parents whose children use and rely on the Internet on a daily basis. Ninety-three percent of teens (ages 12–17)
Read moreAs a farmer, firefighter, advanced emergency medical technician, Hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) technician and the emergency management director for Ellsworth and Russell Counties, I have dealt with anhydrous ammonia on many
Read moreBefore you go out to ride your bicycle, learn these safety rules: • Always keep to the right. Ride with the traffic. • Ride single file. Stay out of the
Read moreSelf-absorbed. It’s all about me. I am the center of the universe. All these words come to mind when I see today’s endless stream of motorists talking, Tweeting, Snapchatting and
Read more___ 1. Is the tractor equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS)? ___ 2. Do you always wear seat belts with ROPS? ___ 3. Do you read the operator’s manual
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