Despite the much-needed moisture from recent rains, wildfires are still in the forecast for some parts of the country.
One expert says that Florida is a big concern.
According to National Interagency Fire Center Meteorologist, Jim Wallman, “At least for May, our primary concern is going to be probably in the southeast along the coast and in Florida where they’ve been very dry, kind of a concerned down there for this month and at least through the first half of June before they start to turn wetter into their rainy season, especially in Florida.”
Further west, Wallman says that warm and dry conditions could still make an appearance this summer.
“We do have some concerns continuing in Minnesota; they’ve been active. Fortunately, they’ve got well-timed precipitation to keep it somewhat subdued and not as active as it really could be this early in the season, and then we’re expecting the return in normal as we get into June, July, and August. Although there are some signs showing up that it could be a warm and dry summer there, and if that were to occur, then we could consider returning there, but right now, we’re not confident in that scenario. So we’re just keeping it normal.”
Nearly a million U.S. acres have been burned by wildfires this year.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue joined us to discuss wildfire recovery efforts in the state, impacts to agriculture, and conditions heading into the spring planting season.
March 31, 2026 02:26 PM
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Firefighters are making good progress on two major wildfires burning across parts of Nebraska.
March 30, 2026 01:16 PM
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Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Michael Kelsey joined us to discuss wildfire impacts across the Southern Plains, the importance of community support, and the path forward for affected producers.
March 27, 2026 11:40 AM
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After devastating wildfires swept through Nebraska, Sen. Deb Fischer is championing a bill to expedite the relief process for farmers and ranchers. She joins us with updates on recovery efforts, conditions on the ground, and how the ag community has stepped up to help.
March 25, 2026 10:58 AM
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins surveys Nebraska wildfire damage as cattle losses, tight supplies, rising imports, and beef industry investigations impact U.S. markets. Roger McEowen outlines legal and tax considerations for ranchers recovering from wildfire damage.
March 23, 2026 11:18 AM
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Nebraska Cattle Rancher Joe Van Newkirk shares his firsthand insight on devastating wildfires in the Sandhills, discusses challenges facing ranchers, long-term calf health concerns, and the recovery efforts underway.
March 20, 2026 01:53 PM
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