It’s been another hot and dry week, and unfortunately, several combine fires have occurred over the past few days. Anyone who’s experienced one knows that under the right conditions, they’re nearly impossible to prevent. While they can build more machines, they can’t replace the people operating them — your safety matters most. A heartfelt thanks goes out to the volunteer fire departments who responded quickly and helped contain these fires. A lot of soybeans were cut, but there’s still plenty of crops standing. There’s a slight chance of rain Monday night into Tuesday morning, though as the saying goes, “when in drought, have some doubt.” Hopefully this dry spell breaks soon so farmers can finish harvest safely. Many have been working long hours with little rest — please take care and stay safe.