Texas producers continue assessing damage as they cope with the largest wildfire in state history.
It has taken a toll on pastureland across the panhandle, which is a key cattle-producing region.
President of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Arthur Uhl spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the current status of the fires, the impact to cattle producers, and relief efforts underway.
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