Nationwide Mutual Insurance - Archive (Brad Liggett)
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2024
April
09,
2024
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10:00 AM
America/New_York
Columbus, OH – With an estimated 20,000 agricultural fires each year, the need for fire safety awareness and planning has never been greater. Nationwide, the country’s leading protector of farms and ranches, is helping its agriculture customers take …
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April
09,
2024
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10:00 AM
America/New_York
“It was just another day on the farm, baling hay under the summer sun,” begins Wesley, recounting the harrowing experience that unfolded on his family’s Montana farm in late July 2022. “Suddenly, my father-in-law saw flames in the field behind him. …
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February
08,
2024
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
On Jan. 1, 2024, an individual became engulfed in a grain bin in Indiana. Three days later, two more individuals were trapped in Arkansas. These cases highlight growing numbers of grain entrapment cases across the nation, up nearly 45% since 2021. …
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2023
November
08,
2023
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10:00 AM
America/New_York
Rural communities continue to face hazards associated with working in and around grain structures. In 2022 alone, there were at least 42 grain entrapments – the highest number in over a decade – resulting in 15 fatalities1. To help prevent tragic …
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October
04,
2023
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11:00 AM
America/New_York
Nominations are now open for the Golden Owl Award® to recognize extraordinary agricultural teachers across the country1
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August
23,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Farms and commercial agribusinesses rely on complex electrical systems to support critical operations and processes. Without regular maintenance and inspection, these systems can fail and lead to severe consequences including fire outbreaks, …
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May
30,
2023
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08:00 AM
America/New_York
Kyla Peer grew up in a farming family near Little Rock, Arkansas. However, she didn’t think of agriculture as a career choice and planned to study finance in college. But a scholarship from the United States Department of Agriculture changed her …
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April
11,
2023
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09:05 AM
America/New_York
Agricultural educators serve an irreplaceable role as they spend countless hours preparing future generations for successful careers.Nationwide partnered with state FFA organizations to create the Golden Owl Award in 2018 to highlight the …
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February
21,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Food has long been a staple of bringing people together, and whether it be for special occasions or everyday meals, home cooks are always on the lookout for new and enticing recipes to impress their loved ones. To help with this and also shine light …
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February
15,
2023
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09:30 AM
America/New_York
Grain bins serve a critical role in agriculture, providing secure storage and protection for large quantities of grain before it’s sold or processed. However, these structures also pose very serious and threatening dangers to workers if proper …
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2022
October
26,
2022
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10:02 AM
America/New_York
Hay fires present unpredictable and difficult-to-manage risks for farming and agribusiness operations. They can also add up to thousands of dollars in building and replacement costs and lost revenue.1 A new partnership between Nationwide and …
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October
18,
2022
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13:00 PM
America/New_York
More than 340 million acres of crops are experiencing extreme drought across the U.S., including most of the country’s top corn growing states. These conditions can pose major safety challenges during harvest, such as higher fire risks or lodging …
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September
12,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Agricultural educators serve a critical role in their communities, devoting countless hours to prepare students for successful careers and help them pursue their passions. To honor their contributions and support them with additional resources, …
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July
07,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Fifty-one agriculture teachers were recently recognized in their states as Golden Owl Award finalists for their exceptional contributions and devotion to their students. In partnership with state partners, Nationwide is proud to share the 2021-2022 …
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June
21,
2022
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08:58 AM
America/New_York
Grain bin accidents send shockwaves through rural communities as farmers and grain handlers know all too well how quickly entering a grain bin can turn deadly. To help prevent these accidents that result in dozens of lives lost each year, Nationwide …
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April
26,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
As today’s farms and commercial agribusinesses grow in size and sophistication, agricultural professionals are using data and technology to drive profitability, improve safety and enhance their day-to-day operations.To help bring data-driven …
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March
29,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Agricultural educators serve a critical role in the communities they serve, devoting countless hours to preparing students for successful careers and helping them pursue their passions.Nationwide, the No. 1 insurer of farms and ranches in the U.S.1, …
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February
17,
2022
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12:43 PM
America/New_York
To celebrate Insurance Careers Month, a few Nationwide leaders reflect on their own career journeys and why they choose to work in the insurance industry.For more information about the wide variety of career opportunities at …
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February
16,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
For rural Americans, seeing grain bins dot the landscape is often an everyday occurrence. However, these storage structures pose very serious hazards to agriculture workers if proper health and safety procedures aren’t followed.Did you know?In just …
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2021
August
27,
2021
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14:14 PM
America/New_York
Aspiring gourmands were put to the test during a new Iowa State Fair competition, “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition” with the goal of raising awareness about food insecurity. Sponsored by Nationwide, the competition awarded this year’s …
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2020
February
14,
2020
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09:15 AM
America/New_York
Des Moines, IA - Each year, thousands of farmers are exposed to the life-threatening hazards associated with entering grain bins to remove rotting or clumped grain. In just a few seconds, an adult can sink waist-deep in the quicksand-like …
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