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Nebraska Fires, Cattle Market Chaos & What Farmers NEED to Know Right Now (Ep. 349)

Release Date: 04/10/2026

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Nebraska Fires, Cattle Market Chaos & What Farmers NEED to Know Right Now (Ep. 349)

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Close to a million acres burned. Cattle being relocated across state lines. Fertilizer prices spiking. And the cattle market could flip without warning. If you farm or ranch for a living, this episode is not optional. 👉 Follow Mary Jo Here: The Nebraska wildfires have burned close to a million acres — and the agricultural fallout is just beginning. MJ and John break down what this means for the cattle market, hay prices, land values, and YOUR operation. In this episode of Farming Without the Bank, we cover: 🔥 The Nebraska wildfire crisis — nearly 900,000 acres burned, 40+ mph...

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The Nebraska wildfires have burned close to a million acres — and the agricultural fallout is just beginning. MJ and John break down what this means for the cattle market, hay prices, land values, and YOUR operation.

In this episode of Farming Without the Bank, we cover:
🔥 The Nebraska wildfire crisis — nearly 900,000 acres burned, 40+ mph winds, and cattle being relocated to South Dakota
➤ How drought across Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas & Southern South Dakota is setting up a volatile cattle market
➤ Fertilizer prices spiking due to global conflict — and why 20-30% of farmers didn't pre-buy this season
➤ Tariff volatility: what the latest canceled appointment with China means for bean prices
➤ The screwworm update — why the Mexico border remains closed and what it means for the cattle supply
➤ Why NOW is the time to prepare financially, even when the market feels steady
➤ How Infinite Banking gives farmers and ranchers a flexible alternative to traditional bank loans when the hard times hit

📌 Want to help those affected by the Nebraska fires?
Donate money, fencing supplies, hay, or food for firefighters here:
👉 https://www.kearneyfoundation.org/disaster-relief-fund

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Nebraska Wildfires — What's Happening on the Ground
01:17 How This Compares to Past Fire Seasons
01:34 The Sandhills Crisis & Ongoing Dry Conditions
02:24 Drought Across the Midwest — How Bad Is It?
02:44 What This Means for the Cattle Market & Hay Prices
03:28 Privately Owned Ranch Land at Risk
03:55 National Guard Response & Community Efforts
04:47 Why Local Fire Departments Couldn't Help
05:32 How to Donate & Support Nebraska Fire Relief
06:57 Checking In With Clients During a Natural Disaster
08:50 Iran War's Impact on Fertilizer Prices
09:52 Tariffs, China & Agriculture Volatility
11:13 The Cattle Market Is Steady — But For How Long?
12:44 How Smart Cow-Calf Producers Are Using Excess Cash
14:42 Screwworm Update & the Mexico Border Closure
15:07 Widespread Drought & Its Impact on Cattle Sales
16:19 Flooding in Washington vs. Drought Everywhere Else
17:18 DC Meeting — Good News Coming for Ethanol?
18:12 Why Your Agent Needs to Understand Ag Markets
19:57 Strategy Sessions & Planning for Your Operation

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💌 MaryJo@wihoutthebank.com
💌 John@withoutthebank.com

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