Dust pneumonia lingering problem for cattle producers in the Midwest

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 23, 2022
Nov 23, 2022

PPR Jagels (4).jpg — The Jagels work cattle on their ranch. Moving pairs recently dirt and dust lingered in the air with each step they took, Katie Kaliff Jagels said.
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After an extremely dry, hot and windy summer, we no longer seem to even notice how difficult it can be to breathe when outside. We have seemingly gotten used to the dust blowing in the wind, the gritty taste of dirt in our mouths.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.