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Playas: Nebraska Landowner Story

High Plains Public Radio

Published May 19, 2015 at 4:57 PM CDT

Dave Hilfterty grows dryland winter wheat and irrigated corn in Perkins County, Nebraska. Dave had a challenge that was perfect for Wetlands Reserve Program assistance. Amongst his five irrigation circles there's a lagoon, which he got tired of trying to farm through.

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Ritch Nelson
State Wildlife Biologist
NRCS - Nebraska
Lincoln, NE

Dave Hilferty
Irrigated crop producer
Grant, NE

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