By Julie Tomascik
Editor

Donations of hay, feed and fencing supplies are being accepted at livestock supply points to help Texas Panhandle ranchers impacted by the devastating wildfires.

Livestock supply points have been established by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to accept the donations.

“These donations will go directly to those who need them as soon as possible,” said Dr. Monty Dozier, AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment Recovery, DAR, program director, Bryan-College Station. “Texans are known for their generosity and deep values of Texas agriculture during times of need. This is certainly a situation where our neighbors and friends are needing assistance after these fires have threatened their livelihoods.”

More than 1 million acres have burned across the region. The fires continue today, according to reports from the Texas A&M Forest Service.

The tragic flames have left behind charred land and homes, as well as dead or injured livestock.

The Texas A&M Forest Service will continue to update the size and containment of the fires in the Texas Panhandle.

Livestock supply point locations
Those with hay, feed or fencing materials to donate, or those who have equipment to help haul hay, should contact the following supply points and coordinators:

East Location:
Clyde Carruth Pavilion (aka the Bull Barn)
301 Bull Barn Drive
Pampa, Texas 79065
Contact: Marcus Preuninger
Phone: 806-669-8033

North Location:
Canadian AH&N Ranch Supply
100 Hackberry Street
Canadian, Texas 79014
Contact: Andy Holloway
Phone: 806-323-9114

West Location:
407 Industrial Rd.
Borger, Texas
Contact: Zack Shaffer
Phone: 915-850-3035

Other information
The Texas Department of Agriculture Hay Hotline helps farmers and ranchers locate forage and hay supplies for sale. If you need hay or would like to donate hay, visit https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/Production-Agriculture/Hay-Hotline or call 877-429-1998.

More preparedness and recovery information may be found on the Disaster Assessment and Recovery website. Safety tips and wildfire resources are also available on the Texas Ready website and the Texas A&M Forest Service website.