https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/agricultural-health-and-safety Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Agricultural health and safety - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/07/11/grain-bin-accidents-remain-deadly-one-farmer-hopes-his-familys-story-can-help/ Discusses the risk of grain bin incidents on farms, noting that fatality rates remain high despite increased training for first responders. Highlights safety equipment and policy measures that can prevent deaths. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38758 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://foxnebraska.com/news/researchers-study-spring-wildfire-health-effects-on-rural-agricultural-communities Describes how University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers are examining the health and environmental impacts of Nebraska's spring wildfires on rural and agricultural communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38694 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/what-to-know-about-the-current-state-of-bird-flu-in-the-u-s-a-conversation-with-shawn-gibbs Discusses the current H5N1 risks in the U.S. for farmworkers and others. Discusses use of personal protective equipment and the role of public health departments in building community trust for improved reporting and prevention efforts. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38581 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500