We have all seen the news articles about combine fires leading to large wildfire. The risk of wildfire is particularly enhanced in Nebraska right now with rapid drought intensification, meaning producers should be prepared and stay vigilant at all times. In this episode of N Field Observations, Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman shares quick tips on the steps all producers can take to help prevent combine fires.

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A product of Nebraska Extension, N Field Observations is a weekly podcast where UNL professionals share their field observations in brief segments, highlights specific topics and issues occurring in agriculture.

The N Field Observations Team

Amy Timmerman
Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Holt County Extension
atimmerman2@unl.edu

Aaron Nygren
Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Saunders County Extension
anygren2@unl.edu

Todd Whitney
Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Phelps County Extension
twhitney3@unl.edu

Wayne Ohnesorg
Extension Educator, Entomologist
Madison County Extension
wohnesorg2@unl.edu

Steve Melvin
Irrigated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Merrick County Extension
steve.melvin@unl.edu

Chuck Burr
Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
West Central Research, Extension and Education Center
cburr1@unl.edu

John Thomas
Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Box Butte County Extension
jthomas2@unl.edu

Dylan Mangel
Extension Plant Pathologist
UNL Department of Plant Pathology
dylan.mangel@unl.edu

Tamra Jackson-Ziems
Extension Plant Pathologist
UNL Department of Plant Pathology
tjackson3@unl.edu

Amit Jhala
Extension Weed Management Specialist
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
amit.jhala@unl.edu