Quarterly

e-newsletter of AgInjuryNews

Summer 2026

The Emerging Issues Program (EIP) of the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) supports emerging health and safety concerns of children working on, living in, or visiting agricultural environments. In particular, the program prioritizes rapid responses to new or unresolved/complex problems, especially those which: reduce and prevent youth exposures and hazards on the farm, increase safety culture, and widely disseminate best practices and other information for use by families and employers. Applicants may request up to $45,000.

Letter of Intent Deadline: July 13, 2026

If you or your team is utilizing AgInjuryNews data for your programs or projects, and have produced any sharable outputs (e.g. fatality reports, journal paper), please send those to our team at: aginjurynews@marshfieldresearch.org.

ASABE 2026 Annual International Meeting

July 12–15, 2026, Indianapolis, IN

The 119th Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will bring together engineers, researchers, students, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. Attendees will explore current industry trends, innovations in design and technology, and the economic, political, and societal issues shaping the future of agricultural and biological engineering. The meeting will feature robust networking opportunities, more than 1,500 technical and poster presentations, specialty and professional development sessions, technical and cultural tours, and a career fair. Click here to learn more.

International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) 2026

August 30–September 2, 2026, Munich, Germany

The theme for the 2026 International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) annual conference will be “Understanding and Responding to Global and Local Challenges: Environmental Epidemiology in a Changing World.” The meeting will bring together environmental epidemiologists and related professionals to exchange ideas, share new findings, and reflect on the evolving role of the field. Set in vibrant late-summer Munich, the conference will offer a welcoming atmosphere, stimulating discussions, and ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. ISEE 2026 will be organized by K.I.T. Group GmbH Dresden. Click here to learn more.

Safety Health Welfare in Agriculture & Agro Food Systems Conference

September 14–16, 2026, Rome and Viterbo, Italy

The Safety Health Welfare in Agriculture & Agro Food Systems (SHWA) Conference will build on the legacy of previous SHWA events in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily. Now an itinerant conference, SHWA will bring together an international community of researchers, experts, and innovators focused on safety, health, and welfare in agriculture, forestry, and agro-food systems. The program will feature keynote lectures, parallel sessions, and side events, with proceedings to be published by Springer and indexed in Scopus. Topics will include occupational health, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics; physical, chemical and biological agents; environmental safety, people health protection, welfare and policies; digital agriculture; safety, health and welfare in forestry and urban forestry; and injuries prevention, machine and plants safety.  Click here to learn more.

Rural Health Clinic Conference

September 15–16, 2026, Kansas City, MO

The 2026 Rural Health Clinic Conference will bring together rural health clinic professionals, stakeholders, and leaders from across the country to share strategies, strengthen partnerships, and explore practical approaches to improving care in rural communities. Hosted by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the conference will be held before the Critical Access Hospital Conference taking place from September 16-18 and will offer educational and networking opportunities designed for clinic and hospital professionals and board members serving rural America. Sessions will focus on the evolving needs of rural health clinics, innovative care delivery, operational challenges, and opportunities to advance access, quality, and sustainability in rural health care. Click here to learn more.

APHA 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo

November 1–4, 2026, San Antonio, TX

The APHA 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo will bring together public health professionals, partners, exhibitors, and leaders from around the world to share ideas, build connections, and explore timely issues shaping public health. Hosted by the American Public Health Association, the meeting will focus on the theme “Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan.” As one of the largest public health gatherings of the year, the event will offer opportunities for learning, networking, collaboration, and engagement with peers and today’s public health leaders. Set in San Antonio, the meeting will provide a space to advance conversations around health for all across the lifespan. Click here to learn more.

SafeHabitus Conference & Film Awards 2026

November 3–5, 2026, Dublin, Ireland

The SafeHabitus Conference & Film Awards 2026 will focus on the theme “Transforming Farm Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Research, Innovation and Systemic Change.” Presented by Teagasc, the conference will bring together researchers, farm advisors, policymakers, trade unions, industry representatives, students, and health and safety practitioners to explore strategies for improving farm health, safety, and wellbeing across Europe. Organized in association with the European Economic and Social Committee, the event will address key themes including changing practices across a diverse workforce, the links between physical and mental health, safety, and wellbeing, advisory support and knowledge exchange, value chains and corporate social responsibility, and policy and governance frameworks. The conference will also include Film Awards recognizing creative approaches to communicating farm health, safety, and wellbeing. Click here to learn more about the event. You can also find the 'Abstract Submission Form' for this event by clicking here.

2026 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference

November 11–13, 2026, Amana, IA

The 2026 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) Conference will return to Hotel Millwright in Amana, Iowa, with a theme celebrating the United Nations’ International Year of the Woman Farmer. The conference will bring together agricultural safety and health researchers, practitioners, outreach professionals, and partners to explore the evolving roles of women in agriculture and the specific exposures, risks, and challenges they face. General sessions will examine emerging needs and research related to the safety and health of farm families and businesses, while breakout sessions and posters will cover the broader spectrum of research and outreach in agricultural safety and health. Abstracts are currently being accepted for breakout sessions, roundtables, and posters. Click here to learn more.

• Benny C, Hanschu J, Aby RG, Gorucu S, Weichelt BP. Heat-Related Illnesses Among U.S. Agricultural Workers from 2016 to 2024: Content Analysis of News Media Reports. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2026; 23(5):549. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23050549

To view an updated listing of peer-reviewed manuscripts resulting from the work related to AgInjuryNews, please visit our Learn More page. If interested in citing the system/data, please use this:

Weichelt, B., Salzwedel, M., Heiberger, S., Lee, B.C. (2018). Establishing a Publicly Available National Database of U.S News Articles Reporting Agriculture-Related Injuries and Fatalities. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 61(8), 667-674. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22860

Bryan Weichelt Ph.D., M.B.A., Research Scientist, NFMC

Serap Gorucu Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor

 University of Florida

Juan Saucedo,

Research Coordinator,

CCEPH

Sheena LaBossiere,

Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Christopher Wanat,

Health Educator,

NFMC

Matt Pilz,

Senior Software Engineer, NFMC

Roger Aby Ph.D.,

Research Specialist, NFMC

Christopher Benny,

M.D. Candidate,

MCW-CW

In addition to our Core Team the following have contributed to this issue of the AIN Newsletter: Marie Fleisner and Scott Heiberger. Thank you!

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Funding support has been provided through the National Farm Medicine Center, the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA), the Dean Emanuel Endowment, and the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety via the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH; grant number: U54 OH009568).