A Look at Nebraska’s Flooded Farm Ground

National Reporter Betsy Jibben takes a look. Jibben talks with Justin Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; Dan Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; John Tyson of Blair, Nebraska and Tim Gregerson of Herman, Nebraska.

By Betsy Jibben

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November 15, 2020 02:59 PM

Nebraska communities are repairing the damage done to their homes and farms.

What are producers dealing with as clean-up begins?

National Reporter Betsy Jibben takes a look.

Jibben talks with Justin Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; Dan Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; John Tyson of Blair, Nebraska and Tim Gregerson of Herman, Nebraska.

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