VOLGA, S.D. — Two people were recently killed after being trapped in a farm silo near Volga, adding to a number of grain and forage handling tragedies on farms across the region. According to a ...

A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins during harvest. Some of the most frequent accidents happen when flowing grain ...

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified the grain handling industry as extremely hazardous. Being trapped in grain is the most common type of accident that occurs.

The 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week brings together industry leaders and safety officials to address critical grain handling hazards and promote safe practices. US Department of Labor, industry ...