Opinion

Last week, natural disaster struck Nebraska. Our dry weather and windy days make us especially vulnerable to disasters like wildfires, as Nebraska farmers and ranchers know all too well. Beginning last Monday, a wildfire blazed across 71,000 acres of land in Custer and Lincoln counties over 24 hours. The fire destroyed several buildings, including primary residences, and forced evacuations in the North Platte area. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but producers and their families are experiencing losses.