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22 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN March 2024 13th Annual Bull Sale Thursday March 21st, 2024 DBL Power Play 3021 Reg# 20858150 Selling 120 Angus Bulls & a Select Yearling Heifers & Pairs Sires: VAR Power Play, Sterling Pacific, Mohnen Homeraised and our own Herd bull battery. DBL World Wide 3075 Reg # 20858169 DBL Versatile 3043 Reg #20858161 dblbullsale.com Dean Christensen (308) 550-0298 Fullerton, NE Bonnie Christensen (308) 550-0299 Office (308)536-2405 Glenn Davis (219)776-7584 awakening from its slumber. Native grasses once thought lost are returning, wildlife habitats are flourishing and the cultural connections between indigenous communities and the land are being revitalized. Through partnerships between tribes, government agencies and conservation organizations, a new chapter in the story of the Great Plains is being written – one that honors the past while embracing the future. The history of prescribed burns on the Great Plains is a testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and the wisdom of the land itself. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, fire has always been and will continue to be an integral part of this vast and magnificent landscape. In the heart of America’s Great Plains, where the land stretches as far as the eye can see, the ancient practice of prescribed burns has left an indelible mark. From the wisdom of indigenous peoples who revered fire as a sacred force to the modern embrace of controlled burns as a vital tool for ecological health, the story of these flames is one of resilience, renewal and reverence. ~NC~ Editor’s Note: Natalie Jones is the communications specialist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This article reflects the personal views of the author and does not represent an official position of the University of NebraskaLincoln. ANCIENT FLAMES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Prescribed burns are an art and learned skill and when done correctly, can greatly benefit grasslands.

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