A trifecta of extreme temperatures, high humidity and lack of air movement over the course of several days recently impacted cattle feeders in the east central region of Nebraska, according to Gov. Jim Pillen. Following the event, Pillen called Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to inform him of livestock losses, asking him to ensure producers receive timely and appropriate federal support through existing disaster assistance programs such as the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).
“The weather situation only lasted a few days, but some Nebraska producers were significantly impacted….
