09/24/2026
🚜 The manure wasn’t the problem. But the headline sure makes it sound that way.
Farmers are already under enough scrutiny without headlines that unnecessarily imply agriculture is to blame for an accident.
Instead, this could have been a great opportunity for our local news outlets to share an important reminder: Harvest season is here, and our roads are getting busier with farm equipment!
🌽 A few reminders as you travel our rural roads:
1. Slow down and give farm equipment plenty of space.
2. Be patient. That tractor or combine is probably only going a short distance.
3. NEVER pass unless you have a clear view and it is safe to do so. NO PASSING ZONES MEAN NO PASSING
4. Pay extra attention at intersections surrounded by tall corn. Visibility can be extremely limited, and you may not see another vehicle or piece of equipment until you're right at the intersection.
Farmers have a responsibility to operate safely, but sharing the road is EVERYONE'S responsibility.
We aren't asking for special treatment. We're asking for fair reporting and a little awareness during one of the busiest times of the year for agriculture.
At Lakeshore Land & Livestock, we know firsthand the long hours that go into farming. Every farmer, every truck driver and every family traveling our rural roads deserves to make it home safely.
Let's use our platforms to promote safety instead of unnecessarily pointing fingers.
And to our local news outlets: We'd love to see more public service announcements about rural road safety during planting and harvest. That's a headline worth sharing. ❤️
🚜🌽 Share this post as a reminder to watch for farm equipment and slow down at those cornfield intersections!