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Tractors require extra caution in winter

Elizabeth Cronin North Dakota State University
Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023

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Elizabeth Cronin North Dakota State University

Snow, ice and cold make operating a tractor more difficult and more dangerous, according to Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University-Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator.

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