Farmers affected by wildfires navigating new uncertainties as rebuilding continues

Farmers and ranchers affected by drought and wildfires are uncertain what’s next for their operation.

Southwest Nebraska rancher Delaine Soucie tells Brownfield he’s prioritizing his cattle over spring planting. “We’re fighting calves dying from smoke inhalation and pneumonia and hopefully we’re going to mass treat 88 pair and hopefully we keep them from dying.”

Farmer Jan TenBensel says he’s been worried about the cost and availability of cover-crop seed. “I started calling immediately.

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