Drought has fallen on Nebraska ranchers, a serious threat to property and to incomes. Wildfires naturally followed drought and destroyed thousands of acres of hay recently, spelling disaster for cattle.
Winds of 70 mph blowing across the flat terrain resulted in a record-breaking 827,000 acres burned this month.
"One rancher related that they were able to save some cattle by herding them into a field that had a pivot irrigation sprinkler system that they turned on. The water kept the cattle drenched and safe as the fire swept past." A consolation for this rancher, but just a partial one. They still have to be fed somehow, and the range is burned up.
Organizations like Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund will help. But quicker relief may come from neighbors who informally organize to help their neighbors:
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