Farm and Crop

Top 10 Farm Safety Tips

  • Account for the mental and physical differences associated with age.
  • Be sure to include hazard and safety lessons when training workers. No seat, no rider, no exceptions. Extra riders can cause distractions and block access to controls.
  • Use hydraulic equipment cautiously, and control operations from the tractor seat only.
  • Never attempt to unplug equipment while power is engaged.
  • Use safety identification markers, turn signals, flashing lights, and/or escort vehicles when driving farm equipment on public roads.
  • Carry a fire extinguisher on every piece of powered equipment.
  • Prepare a safe play area for children away from machinery.
  • Enforce  basic safety rules for others, and follow them yourself.
  • Always know where ALL family members are (especially children) at all times when grain is being loaded, unloaded, moved or otherwise handled.
  • Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings.

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Crop Click to view 2012 Combo Policy
Important Dates
Sales Closing Date:

  • March 15
 Final Planting Dates:

  • Corn: May 31
  • Beans: June 15
Initial Planting Dates:

  • Corn: April 11
  • Beans: April 21
 Final Production Reporting Date:

  • April 29
Final Acreage Reporting Date:

  • July 15
Premium Due:

  • September 30
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Crop Newsletter Spring 2012

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To file a complaint of discrimination write to:
USDA
Director, Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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