DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to prioritize safety as the 2025 harvest season begins. With farm machinery actively present in fields and on roads, Naig emphasizes the importance of safety and mental health awareness during this demanding time. “As the busy 2025 harvest season gets underway, I’m urging all Iowans to make safety their top priority. Equipment and machinery will be out in force in the fields and on roadways around the clock. Please slow down, exercise patience, and offer one another some grace to ensure everyone has a safe and productive harvest season,” said Secretary Naig. “It’s also important to acknowledge that the long, stressful workdays and economic challenges facing agriculture can take a toll. I encourage farme

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