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Susan Harris

Data from a recent study found that during peak agricultural seasons — planting, harvesting and calving — farmers and ranchers spent about 25 fewer minutes in bed and 28 fewer minutes actually sleeping each night.

Study eyes reducing sleep deprivation dangers in ag work

June 17, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Researchers are collecting sleep data from Midwestern agricultural workers to investigate the quantity and quality of sleep among farmers and ranchers during peak and non-peak seasons.

Project collecting eye-opening data to aid sleep for farmers, ranchers

August 5, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Nebraska Extension is working to provide resources for rural Nebraskans struggling with mental health issues.

Extension works to provide mental health resources to rural Nebraskans

April 15, 2020

Agriculture & Environment