Dry weather impacts Christmas tree farms

Nebraska farms make homegrown trees available despite drought

Amy Hadachek
Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023

Christmas Tree Farm-Drought PIC 1222ah — Scotch Pine and White Pine Christmas trees grow at Prior Pines Christmas Tree farm east of Lincoln, Neb. Despite drought impacts, there were still Christmas trees available for sale before Dec. 23 or by appointment closer to Christmas.
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Drought in eastern Nebraska has taken a bite out of some locally grown Christmas trees, but is not stopping the holiday merriment at Prior Pines Christmas Tree Farms in Lancaster County just east of Lincoln.

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Freelance writer Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.