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SUBMITTED ARTICLE With combines and grain carts heading to the fields, the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association are urging farmers, residents and drivers to take a second for safety this harvest season to protect what matters – everyone getting home safe. Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries to work in, with farmers at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Farming is also one of the few industries in which family members, who often share the work and live on the premises, have the same risk f...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Harvest is in full swing across Nebraska and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages all motorists to be aware of agriculture equipment traveling on roads throughout the state. "Agriculture producers across Nebraska are busy moving from field to field right now, so all motorists should stay alert for slow-moving ag implements," said Captain Martin Denton, commander of NSP Carrier Enforcement. "At the same time, we ask all ag producers to be safe on the roads as well." Motorists are reminded that combines, grain carts, tractors,...
Harvest is in full swing across Nebraska and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages all motorists to be aware of agriculture equipment traveling on roads throughout the state. "Agriculture producers across Nebraska are busy moving from field to field right now, so all motorists should stay alert for slow-moving ag implements," said Captain Martin Denton, commander of NSP Carrier Enforcement. "At the same time, we ask all ag producers to be safe on the roads as well." Motorists are reminded that...