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  • Nebraska aerial firefighters step in as wildfires threaten ground crew in rough terrain

    Nebraska aerial firefighters step in as wildfires threaten ground crew in rough terrain
    2026/03/16
    With more than 700,000 acres ablaze across Nebraska - an area larger than the state of Rhode Island - firefighters are battling some of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. Firefighters on the ground battle the Cottonwood Fire, extending about 40 miles from Farnam to Brady as the crow flies, they received critical support from the air, including pilots from several Nebraska aerial application services. Brian Wilcox of Wilcox Flying Service in Neligh and assistant fire chief with the Tilden Fire Department, spent two days flying water drops over the fast-moving fire. He and three other pilots, including Casey and Tim Williams of Arrow Aviation in Broken Bow and Flynn Baker of Buffalo Air Services in Kearney, were deployed Friday and Saturday, flying roughly from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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  • No end in sight: 9 of every 10 acres in Nebraska now drought-stricken

    No end in sight: 9 of every 10 acres in Nebraska now drought-stricken
    2026/03/16
    Nebraska’s weather will swing dramatically this week, but the bigger story for agriculture remains a persistent lack of moisture that continues to deepen drought conditions across much of the state. Dr. Eric Hunt, Assistant Extension Educator of Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience, says recent systems have brought little relief, and there's no end in sight in the near term. “We really just don’t have good chances the next couple of weeks,” Hunt said. “Most places around the state did not get more than a tenth of an inch of moisture out of this last system.”
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    6 分
  • Amid a nightmare situation, producers urged to document livestock losses | Ag News You Need to Know

    Amid a nightmare situation, producers urged to document livestock losses | Ag News You Need to Know
    2026/03/16
    Ag officials are urging producers – in the midst of a nightmare – to track their losses. The USDA Farm Service Agency says livestock producers who lost animals, grazing, or feed may qualify for disaster assistance. The Livestock Indemnity Program, or LIP, provides payments for livestock deaths beyond normal mortality caused by adverse weather. Another program, ELAP, offers emergency assistance for feed or water shortages and other wildfire-related losses. Producers are encouraged to document everything — including livestock death losses, photos or video, rendering receipts, feed purchases, water hauling costs, and records showing livestock had to be removed from grazing. Losses must be reported to local USDA Farm Service Agency offices by March 1st of 2027 for 2026 disaster claims.
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    5 分
  • Friday Feeders: Nebraska Extension urges cattle producers to have drought plan in place for 2026

    Friday Feeders: Nebraska Extension urges cattle producers to have drought plan in place for 2026
    2026/03/13
    Friday Feeders is presented by FNBO, The Great Big Small Bank. Northeast Nebraska wrapped up an unusually dry winter, and local cattle producers are keeping a close eye on conditions as calving season continues and spring pasture management looms. In this week's episode of Friday Feeders, Ben Beckman, an Extension Educator in Cedar County, said much of the region has missed out on consistent winter moisture. "Just talking to some of the guys that are calving right now, you know, when they're okay with moisture during calving season, you know it's dry. And they're okay with getting something," Beckman said.
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    6 分
  • Top Ag News: corn growers lose patience

    Top Ag News: corn growers lose patience
    2026/03/11
    Corn growers visit Congress plus Farm Bureau weighs in. Steve White has top ag news. Plus the conflict in the middle east could mean good things for biofuels. Those stories and much more!
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    4 分
  • Looming strike at JBS Greeley and what it means for slaughter capacity | Ag News You Need to Know

    Looming strike at JBS Greeley and what it means for slaughter capacity | Ag News You Need to Know
    2026/03/10
    A potential strike at a major Colorado beef processing plant is adding uncertainty to this week’s cattle market. Workers at JBS Greeley gave notice of a strike on Friday, meaning they could strike as soon as Monday, March 16. PLUS plans move forward for a sterile fly production facility in Texas to protect against new world screwworm.
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  • Ag Achiever of the Month: Constance Laughlin

    Ag Achiever of the Month: Constance Laughlin
    2026/03/06
    At just nine years old, Constance Laughlin is already making a big impact in agriculture and her community. From feeding and caring for hundreds of calves to helping neighbors and donating quilts and beef, the Torrington youth demonstrates dedication and responsibility far beyond her age. The Ag Achiever of the Month is presented by the Rural Radio Network and the Nebraska Soybean Board.
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    4 分
  • Nebraska Cattlemen coordinates wildfire relief donations for Kansas, Oklahoma producers

    Nebraska Cattlemen coordinates wildfire relief donations for Kansas, Oklahoma producers
    2026/03/02
    The Nebraska Cattlemen is spearheading relief efforts for cattle producers in Kansas and Oklahoma impacted by severe wildfires. Donations can be dropped off through March 6 in North Platte and Wahoo.
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