National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is Sept. 21–27, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds operators that safety is critical when handling, transporting and applying manure.

There's been a demand from emergency responders for more training sessions in confined space manure pit safety and rescue, and the Western New York Farm Show is coming through. The New York Center for ...

Firefighters from different agencies in Franklin County worked together Tuesday night to rescue a cow stuck in a manure pit up to its neck in freezing temperatures. “Tonight was a powerful reminder of ...

The MMP&W Volunteer Fire Company said the cow was at very high risk as it was stuck in the manure pit in freezing temperatures.