 We have breaking news, a traffic bulletin just in from Lewis County. There's a traffic gridlock on Toon Road near the Stiger Dairy. Please avoid this area if all possible. We will bring you updates on this traffic mess the moment we receive them. Let's get back to music. We've got good news for all you travelers out there. The traffic tie up on Toon Road is over and traffic is moving again. This is Wade Fisher inviting you to stay tuned to KCD Radio for the latest in traffic and weather news. Today's farmer faces many challenges. For most, commuting in heavy traffic is not one of them. And that's a big advantage. But you are aware of the advantages as well as the problems and the dangers. As you know, farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. Nationwide in 2,200,000 farms, over 90,000 agricultural workers experience disabling injuries every year. 250 of them die from tractor-related accidents. On Washington State's 33,000 farms, the farm tractor is the most dangerous piece of equipment, generally because of poorly trained operators or misuse of the equipment. The most troubling fact of these statistics is that most of the injury and fatal accidents that happen on farms, orchards and vineyards can be prevented. A single accident can destroy a farm, legally, financially and emotionally. Add the downtime when no one feels like working after the accident to the cost of repairing or replacing damaged equipment and you can understand why some farms don't survive a serious accident. Calling it an accident might imply that it was inevitable, that's incorrect. Sometimes it's the fault or misuse of the equipment, but most of the time the accident is the fault of a poorly trained or inattentive operator. The purpose of this video is to help change that and thereby reduce accidents. We'll give reasons why you, your family and your employees should always give safety the highest priority. You don't need to be an accident statistic. Let's review the important facts we need to remember. The farm tractor is the most dangerous tool on today's farm. Misuse of equipment and poorly trained operators are the cause of most tractor accidents. A single accident can totally destroy a farm. Most farm related accidents can be prevented. What is a farm tractor? It's a totally unique vehicle made to help the farmer do many of the difficult tasks around the farm. It is efficient, it is powerful. Some of the newer larger tractors have enclosed the operator in a climate controlled, relatively comfortable cab. Other tractors have been designed specifically to work in the hanging vines of hops, vineyards and the low branches of fruit orchards. They are narrow and have a lower center of gravity. But don't be fooled, they can still be deadly if not operated correctly. Almost all professions have their own set of unique tools. The tractor is the farmer's main tool. He or she must make sure their main tool is always in good working condition and ready to use when needed. Tractor's 20 horsepower and above are the subject of this video. Let's review what we need to remember. The farm tractor is the farmer's main tool. Some tractors are designed for specific types of farms.