Monitor field conditions and equipment when haying to prevent fires
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Wed, 12 August 2026Mon, 17 August 2026
What it is about
Tom ClaeysAngie JohnsonDakota State University ExtensionConservation Reserve ProgramNorth Dakota, United StatesEmily Beal AgweekDakota State University
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
devilslakejournal.com
agweek.com
12 Aug, 16:00over 5 days17 Aug, 10:30
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- devilslakejournal.com16:00first to report
<p>Portions of North Dakota are experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions this summer. As producers work to cut and bale hay, hayfield fires are being reported.</p>
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- agweek.com10:30
Producers are urged to be extra vigilant this haying season, as drought conditions have made the probability of fire rise.