Farmers and ranchers in parts of the Midwest are coping with snow and cold temperatures following a winter storm.
Fifth-generation farmer, Glenn Brunkow spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on current conditions, the impact on livestock, and prep work before the storm.
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According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, fire crews remain on alert statewide as Red Flag conditions persist. Officials warn that even contained fires can reignite quickly under current weather conditions.
The Ranger Road Fire in the Oklahoma Panhandle is now 65% contained after burning nearly 300,000 acres over the past week. Kevin Charleston of Specialty Risk Insurance Agency discusses wildfire recovery, livestock insurance considerations, and the importance of preparedness for producers across the Southern Plains.
Ranger Road Fire has burned 283,000 acres across Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle and is nearing containment, as ranchers begin assessing cattle and infrastructure losses as they look toward recovery.
New details on the massive wildfire threatening farms and ranches in the Southern Plains.
The Ranger Road Fire spreads from the Oklahoma Panhandle into Kansas as high winds and red flag conditions persist
Red Flag Warning in effect as high winds fuel fast-moving blaze across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas