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Read article: Illinois Department of Agriculture releases pesticide clean sweep program results
Illinois Department of Agriculture releases pesticide clean sweep program results
In 2023, the Illinois Department of Agriculture along with the Illinois Department of Public Health conducted an agricultural/structural pesticide...
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Read article: Find joy in holiday gift giving while supporting your local farm community
Find joy in holiday gift giving while supporting your local farm community
Imagine owning and running the business of your dreams, and not being in control of one of the most stressful aspects of a business: the cost of...
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Read article: Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression
Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression
Accidents can happen in a split second. It is never too young to start learning how to be situationally aware and safer. For the past 30 years,...
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Read article: Meals in the field for farm families during harvest
Meals in the field for farm families during harvest
Fields are turning to browns and golds and harvest has begun. With farmers across Illinois spending long hours in the fields, they and their farm...

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Far view of the scene of a farm fire.
Stay alert, be prepared for increased risk of farm fires during harvest
URBANA, Ill. — Severe drought and current environmental conditions have the Midwest on alert as fire risks are higher than usual during equipment rollout for corn and soybean harvest. From lack of precipitation to low soil moisture and dry vegetation, these conditions, when paired with hot,...
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Focus on safety to prevent accidents during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. — Harvest season is beginning across the state, and for farmers, this means early mornings, long days, and the potential for exhaustion that can lead to accidents. University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Assistant...
Josie Rudolphi, agricultural and biological engineering professor, is conducting a five-year study on the mental health of agricultural adolescents and adults. Photo by Fred Zwicky.
Farm stressors affect mental health of adults and adolescent children
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers face substantial mental health challenges. Research indicates they often experience higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to the general population, but less is known about the effects on their families. A...

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Shibu Kar

Shibu Kar

Assistant Dean, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader