Larger farm equipment increases the risk of overhead power line contact

Apr 1, 2026 - Over the past decade, equipment such as combines, air seeders, sprayers and grain augers has increased in height as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Across Alberta and throughout FortisAlberta’s service territory, that change is leading to more frequent and more dangerous encounters with overhead power lines. Many of today’s machines are simply taller than what exist [...]