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Nationwide Agribusiness says harvest is a good time for farmers and ranchers to review fire, wind, hail and equipment risks across their operations.
A projected shortage of nearly 28,000 surgeons could hit rural communities hardest.
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says heat and dehydration are linked to the disease.
Producers working late during harvest are encouraged to prioritize sleep and plan ahead for emergencies.
Program Delivery and Accountability Will Be Strengthened
Abigail Petterson began researching farmer mental health after helping East Tennessee recover from Hurricane Helene.
AgriSafe is expanding mental health resources for farmers and rural communities through community training, Farm Response, and its AgriStress Provider Directory.
USDA says decades of research and industry changes have made E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef less common.
The push to plan ahead comes as wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres nationwide this year.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold explains how cholesterol, lifestyle and other factors can affect heart disease risk.