10/14/2026
Harvest season is busy, and a few simple fire-prevention steps can help protect your operation:
• Inspect combines and tractors regularly for worn belts, hot bearings, and fuel or oil leaks.
• Remove dust, chaff, and crop residue from engines, exhaust areas, and electrical components.
• Keep properly rated, fully charged fire extinguishers accessible on every piece of equipment.
• Maintain clear emergency access to fields, barns, and equipment storage areas.
Prevention also starts with the right farm insurance plan. This is a good time to review protection for your farm property, equipment, and business interruption exposures before winter arrives.
Contact Payne & Brown Insurance’s farm insurance specialists for a pre-winter farm coverage review.