This year's harvest could come under ideal conditions for producers.

That's according to Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln. While some producers already have the fields, the October and November forecasts are showing above normal temperatures with the potential for normal rainfall.

According to Shimon, the outlook for October through December is showing above normal temperatures and not a strong indication for above or below normal rainfall.

A challenge during the harvest season is the decreasing daylight hours. Between the start of September and the end of September, daylight reduces by about 70 minutes.

As producers get out in the fields more and more in the weeks ahead, authorities are reminding motorists to be patient and mindful of the heavy implements that will be out - especially on rural roads - over the next couple of months.