The Michigan Farm Bureau is reminding drivers to be especially cautious while driving country roads during the busy planting season.
A wetter-than-average spring, along with repeated cold snaps, has left many farmers behind schedule this season.
As they work to catch up, large farm machinery will be on the roads more frequently.
The increase in traffic raises the risk of collisions.
Michigan State Police report that Michigan averages more than 200 crashes involving farm equipment most years.
Farm Bureau leaders advise motorists to remain vigilant, reduce speed, and be prepared to share the road with slow-moving vehicles.
A little bit of patience will go a long way toward making the roads a safer place to be.
