A combine that is not periodically cleaned will have highly combustible material tucked into numerous places ready to become a fuel source for fire. (Photo courtesy of Kindred Fire Department)
Soybean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota with field corn and sunflowers to follow. Weather conditions have been extremely warm and dry. North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator Angie Johnson urges farmers to keep current on necessary maintenance and check conditions to prevent equipment failures and fires.According to the N.D. Agricultural Wea...