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Blizzard slams cattle producers in Nebraska
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says this week’s blizzard will help bust the multi-year drought even though it brings challenges.
Frank Beel tells Brownfield since Monday his ranch has received more than a foot of snow. “Right now, we’re getting 30 to 40 mile-an-hour winds. The second round really came in last night around 5 o’clock where we got another 6-8 inches.”
He tells Brownfield the storm could put additional pressure on hay supplies this winter. “We’re in good shape with quite a bit of carryover with our hay. It’s definitely going to take more hay to keep the cows satisfied. But, at the same time, we’re thankful for the moisture that’s coming with it.”
And, Beel says, the drought has left pastures bare, but the snow cover will help prevent additional erosion. “It will keep the sand from blowing off the hills.”
He says his livestock is accounted for and his priority is making sure they have adequate feed.
A blizzard warning remains in effect for the region until Thursday morning with an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow expected.
Tags: beef, blizzard, cattle, Frank Beel, hay supplies, Nebraska, Sandhills
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