Rural Agricultural Health and Safety – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 16, 2026 - Describes the impact of sleep on safety in farming work and overall health. Discusses the impact of poor sleep and notes that a traditional farming schedule can disrupt sleep patterns. Offers recommendations for good sleep practices and treating common sleep disorders.
Source: Farm Progress: Nebraska Farmer
Dec 23, 2025 - Describes the work conditions putting Colorado farmers at
risk for skin cancer, alongside cancer healthcare access
challenges for rural communities. Notes that skin cancer
caught early is often successfully treated.
Source: KOAA News 5
Dec 17, 2025 - Discusses alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, and the challenges with cattle farming due to the condition. Describes what is still unknown about the condition as well as the higher risk of tick exposures for livestock producers.
Source: KBIA
Dec 1, 2025 - Offers tips for avoiding grain bin auger incidents, noting that injuries peak between January and June. Explores data showing risk factors for injury related to activity and age.
Source: Indiana Prairie Farmer
Last Updated: 1/16/2026