Wildfire Resources

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Hay Contacts 

NDA Hay Hotline Sellers Sheet

Brady, NE

Les Hansen - (308) 520-2589

Cozad, NE

Messersmith Hay, Levi and Bobbi Messersmith, Bobbi - (308) 325-6904 or email [email protected]

Elm Creek, NE

Dwight Johnson - (308) 870-0288

Gothenburg, NE

Laura and Matt Koch, Laura - (402) 369-0088 or Matt - (308) 529-0825

John Hecox - (308) 529-3091

Lexington, NE

Shotkoski Hay Company, Adam - (308) 746-1253 or Bill - (308) 325-2654

Overton, NE

CR Hay & Forage, Cody Robinson - (308) 440-6023

Local Donation Locations

Arthur, NE 

Hay, Fencing and Livestock Supplies

Crusty’s Feed Store - (308) 764-2259

Jason Christensen - (308) 764-7090

Paul Cleveland - (308) 726-5652

Bridgeport, NE 

Hay and Fencing Supplies

Kraupies Northport Lot, Del Ray Kraupie - (308) 279-1692

Gering, NE 

Livestock Placement, Hay, and Pasture offerings

Sugar Valley Stockyards - (308) 436-2192

Gothenburg, NE 

Hay and Fencing Supplies

ProMix Sales & Service, Tyler Rodman - (308) 337-4331

Maline Seed & Fence, Shane - (308) 529-0781

Gordon, NE 

Hay and Fencing Supplies

Gordon Livestock Market - (605) 441-8544

Hyannis, NE

Hay and Fencing Supplies

Wyatt Thurston - (682) 262-0942

Maxwell, NE 

Hay and Fencing Supplies

Ivan Miller - (308) 530-0502

Oshkosh, NE 

Hay

Oshkosh Truck Stop, Kirk Schoneman - (308) 241-0809

Fencing supplies

Heartland Lumber & Supply LLC, Jordan Russell - (308) 458-7470

Ogallala

Hay and Fencing Supplies

Ogallala Ag Supply - (308) 284-6424

Nebraska Resources

Nebraska Department of Agriculture 

Producers that have been impacted by the wildfire and need hay, feedstuffs, fencing materials, volunteer help, equipment, etc. should call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at https://bit.ly/ndadonationrequests. Be prepared to share your name, contact information, address, what assistance you are seeking.

Nebraska has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for our producers. If you have hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, household supplies, etc. that you are willing to donate, please contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/ndadonationsupplies. Be prepared to share your name, contact information and what you have that you are willing to donate and the amount, along with your location.

Hay and Forage Hotline 

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has opened a “Hay and Forage Hotline,” to connect buyers with sellers of hay, pasture, and other types of forage. This Hotline service is available to all buyers and sellers for free. The Department is providing this information as it has been given to us; the listing of individual names does not in any way constitute an endorsement of anyone or their respective product. The Hotline is merely designed to be a clearinghouse of information for producers in need.

The hotline number is (402) 471-4876. Sellers of available hay and forage can contact this number and have their name, contact information, and inventory placed on the “Sellers List,” which is updated regularly. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will then make the “Sellers List” available to buyers by mail or by this website. Once buyers obtain this information they will be responsible for contacting the sellers directly to negotiate any transactions. Learn more here.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

As critical fire weather remains in effect for Nebraska, be sure sure to monitor the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s website HERE. Road conditions can be monitored HERE.

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health is crucial in tough times. We are here to help you! We have resources to help you through the good and bad times.

Rural Wellness is here

Rural Hotline is here

Communicating with farmers under stress with Susan Harris, watch here.

National Resources

USDA Farm Service Agency 

Find you local FSA office

Farm Rescue

The mission of Farm Rescue is to help family farms and ranches bridge crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations. Farm Rescue provides planting, haying, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major injury, illness, or natural disaster.

Farm Rescue gives families a chance to continue their livelihood by providing the necessary equipment and manpower (free of charge) to get the job done.

Apply for assistance: https://farmrescue.org/apply/

FEMA ALERTS
In the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) app you can:
  • Receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
  • Share real-time notifications with loved ones via text, email, and social media
  • Learn emergency safety tips for over 20 types of disasters, including fires, flooding, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, volcanoes, and more.
  • Locate open emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area where you can talk to a FEMA representative in person.
  • Prepare for disasters with a customizable emergency kit checklist, emergency family plan, and reminders.
You can sign up for emergency text alerts and download the app from FEMA here.