Harvest safety, fire prevention tips

Iowa's fields dry out this week and combines are ready to roll. It's a good time to review fire preparedness practices.

Iowa farmers are reminded to think about the potential for combine or field fires this fall as harvest season gets underway.

While most of Iowa saw rainfall in mid-September, the past week has been dry as combines begin to roll across most of the state. The possibility of fire increases with dry conditions, low humidity and high winds.

"Fires cause millions of dollars in property damage, including loss of machinery, crops and time," said Joshua Michel, Iowa State University...