Local Farmer Donates Hay Bales to Fire Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of major wild fires throughout the central region of Nebraska, many of the farmers in that area have saved their cattle and other livestock, but have no hay to feed them with. One such rancher, Nick Klintworth, got in touch with Gene Caspers, who then contacted Duane Caspers and his son Justin to donate some bales of their own. 
The bales were loaded up on Friday, March 27, and plan to be driven out the following Monday. In response to the relief effort, Gov. Jim Pillen temporarily lifted the height and width restrictions for hay haulers. The Caspers are making the most of this, and loaded over 25 bales of hay and alfalfa on the flatbed trailer. “We’ve had really good hay seasons the last couple of years,” Duane explained, “Farmers around here have lots of hay, so its not too hard to send a truckload down the road.” 
Also donating to the fire relief effort is the Beatrice Sale Barn, which Gene Caspers is a member of. The Sale Barn has already sent out an estimated $600,000 worth of hay and alfalfa. For perspective, a single round bale is worth between $50 and $75. Even without an exact amount, the total hay and other livestock feed donated is staggering, and every little bit helps. Klintworth himself runs around 400 head of cattle, and with no way to feed them, any help is appreciated.