LINCOLN, NEB. (RFD NEWS) — As another rash of wildfires burned across Nebraska, officials on the ground say conditions are improving. Looking at the two most recent fires, officials say the Minor Fire is now 100 percent contained after burning more than 14,000 acres in recent days. The Ashby Fire, which has burned more than 36,000 acres, is now 97 percent contained.
However, these wildfires and others in recent months across Farm Country this spring have left a path of destruction, causing damage still being tallied, including the Morrill Fire, the largest in Nebraska’s history. Nebraska bison producer Dave Schroth says it appeared the animals knew what was happening as the flames began to roll in.
“The herd was in a group, you know, they’re not spread out; they were pretty tight up on a hill,’ Schroth recalled. “It’s almost like they were trying to see where it was. You know, as mainly wild animals still, [bison] understand fires. They’ve grown up with fire for generations. And so, they kind of get it. But we were very fortunate that we didn’t have to do anything.”
The Morrill Fire was brought under control after days of multi-state efforts to extinguish it.
FarmHER Kate Hitchcock joined us on the Market Day Report to discuss the upcoming episode of the show where Kirbe and the crew visit her family’s produce operation in California’s Salinas Valley, which premieres tomorrow, Sept. 24 at 9 PM ET only on RFD-TV.
September 23, 2024 02:01 PM
·
The FarmHER crew catches up with fifth-generation California sweet baby broccoli producer Kate Hitchcock and her team in the middle of the harvest season in the Salinas Valley.
September 18, 2024 12:05 PM
·
FarmHER Janet Dennison joins us live on the Market Day Report for an interview before her new episode premiere on Tuesday.
September 16, 2024 02:47 PM
·
Kentucky Flower FarmHER Janet Dennison’s retirement project flourished into a thriving business, Mammoth Cave Transplants, in Kentucky. Learn about it and the beautiful ornamental plants she grows in this new episode of FarmHER.
September 12, 2024 04:49 PM
Poultry FarmHER Cynthia Capers joined us Monday on the Market Day Report to discuss her upcoming episode on the new season of FarmHER.
September 09, 2024 01:52 PM
·
FarmHer Cynthia Capers breeds heritage birds near Nashville, TN. See why she’s the only person who may help Kirbe conquer her bird fear.
September 04, 2024 12:09 PM
·
