McLean County Farm Bureau

HECTIC HARVEST CAN BE A DANGEROUS TIME

Harvest season is always hectic, but late spring planting this year will mean an especially busy time for farmers over the next few weeks. The Illinois Department of Labor urges farmers not to forsake safety as they race to bring in the 2019 crop. Vehicle safety is an especially important focus this time of year. Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatalities in the agriculture industry. Roadways also pose a major safety hazard. Impatience and speed are a deadly combination on rural roads this time of year. (IDOL)