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Nearly $1 Million Raised in Out of the Ashes Disaster Relief

Published March 25, 2025

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation delivered nearly $1 million to victims of the October 2024 wildfires. These two organizations started the Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund with their own $50,000 donation and…

Lingering Impact From Wildfires

Published October 24, 2024

Nearly 140,000 acres were impacted by the wildfires in North Dakota. The fires are all contained, but burning restrictions remain in place. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring expects lingering effects from the fires. "Some of the livestock buyers have said they don't…

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Published March 19, 2024

The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Published March 7, 2024

The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…

Wildfire Devastates Texas Cattle Country

Published March 4, 2024

Strong winds are stoking the massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller estimates tens of thousands of cattle have been killed. Many more were injured and will need to be euthanized. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is…

Prairie Wildfires Return

Published March 30, 2021

Following two excessively wet, cool springs in the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, prairie wildfire season is back. The warmer-than-normal temperatures, combined with dryness and strong wind gusts, brought a greater risk for fires across the Northern Plains. National Weather Service…

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Nearly $1 Million Raised in Out of the Ashes Disaster Relief

Lingering Impact From Wildfires

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Wildfire Devastates Texas Cattle Country

Prairie Wildfires Return

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