The ag community is coming together to deliver relief supplies to areas impacted by the Nebraska wildfires. Donations for fencing and feed are currently being collected.
Fifth generation farmer and content creator, Laura Farms, joined RFD-TV’s Eliza Petry to discuss how she and her husband’s donations have been, what she has seen in these communities, and her gratefulness to be able to use her platform to get the word out.
To follow along with Laura, click HERE.
The largest one, the Morrill Fire, is now nearly fully contained, but it has taken with it miles of fencing and has scorched thousands of acres of pasture lands.
That fire is the largest fire in state history. After days of work, crews now have that fire 98 percent contained, and it burned nearly 650,000 acres. The Cottonwood Fire has burned roughly 130,000 acres and is sitting at 80 percent contained. All combined, both fires cover the same footprint as Rhode Island and have put many ag operations in jeopardy.
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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Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Uden shares the latest on Nebraska wildfire conditions, discusses challenges facing producers, and outlines relief efforts underway.
March 20, 2026 01:21 PM
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Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.
March 19, 2026 12:51 PM
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Nebraska’s largest wildfire on-record has burned 650,000 acres, with three other major fires also burning across the state, destroying pastureland and threatening cattle.
March 18, 2026 12:53 PM
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Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue shares the latest on the wildfires, their impact on agriculture, and the challenges farmers are facing as they navigate both natural disasters and economic uncertainty.
March 17, 2026 11:57 AM
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March 16, 2026 10:58 AM
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