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Dave Bergmeier
Editorials, From the Editor, Opinion

Wind warning: Gale force sends reminder for preparation

High winds in the High Plains are nothing new for farmers and ranchers who make their living off the land. Read More

Ag News

Farm Bureau donates $61,300 to rural Oklahoma fire departments

Ag News

217 Fire put out by much needed rainstorm; fire restarts Aug. 2

Dave Bergmeier

Stories of wildfires reminder of importance of rural firefighters

  • April 29, 2022
  • By By Dave Bergmeier

Register now for South Dakota Wildland Fire Academy

  • February 7, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial

New tools help South Dakota firefighters prepare for off-season wildfires

  • December 14, 2018
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USDA Forest Service supports California fire suppression efforts

  • November 16, 2018
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New Forest Service Chief announced

  • October 12, 2018
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Texas Cattle Feeders Association to host annual convention Nov. 11-13

  • September 28, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Kansas Forest Service helps battle wildfires in California, other western states

  • August 7, 2018
  • By Jason Hackett, Kansas State University

Legislation introduced to make airspace over wildfires safer

  • July 2, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial
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