Articles tagged under: North Dakota Fires
North Dakota’s Fire Recovery
Published October 16, 2024
The road to recovery will be long for North Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by the fires this fall. “As dry as it is there is still that fire danger of something reigniting,” says Julie Ellingson, executive vice president, North…An Ongoing Battle
Published October 14, 2024
The ongoing fires have caused significant losses in western North Dakota. “Everybody that’s here isn’t out of danger yet even though these fires are put out,” says Jason Leiseth, president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation. Assistance will be available from many…Recovery Includes Livestock Disposal
Published October 12, 2024
Livestock losses are mounting from the fires in western North Dakota. The disposal of the animal carcasses be part of the cleanup process. “This is going to be one of the first priorities once everything is extinguished,” said Mary Keena,…Documenting Loss: Key to Disaster Assistance
Published October 10, 2024
The Farm Service Agency has disaster programs available for those farmers and ranchers affected by the fires in western North Dakota. Documentation is necessary to utilize the assistance programs. “A picture is worth a thousand words so before you start…