Heavy rains that delayed planting across much of central Illinois this spring also means a later harvest in some areas, prompting concerns that farmers could push too hard to get crops out of the fields and put themselves at increased risk of injuries or fatalities.
Safety Urged As Farmers Start Fall Harvest Across Illinois
Chris Green and The Associated Press, Rockford Register Star
Tue, 10/01/2013 - 7:49am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Illinois Winnebago County Rockford
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