Maryland Soybean Board's Find Me Driving campaign reminds drivers to slow down as harvest activity increases on rural roads
CORDOVA, Md., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Maryland's fall harvest gets underway, motorists can expect to encounter more slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads, often during early morning and evening hours when visibility may be reduced. As nightfall arrives earlier, combines, tractors and grain trucks continue moving between fields well after sunset. These farm vehicles are sharing roads with motorists who may not be prepared for slow-moving equipment in low-light conditions. The Maryland Soybean Board and its "Find Me Driving" campaign are calling on all drivers to adjust accordingly: slow down, assess your surroundings and move with caution.
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