Webinar to help producers navigate tax issues after wildfire livestock sales

Lincoln, Neb., April 20, 2026 —Wildfires and other disasters can force agricultural producers to sell livestock earlier or in greater numbers than planned. These decisions can create unexpected tax consequences, which will be explained in an upcoming webinar from the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“After the Fire: Tax Considerations and Planning for Livestock Sales” will be held at noon Central Time on April 29. It will be presented by Tina Barrett, executive director and farm financial consultant with Nebraska Farm Business, Inc., which provides financial and management assistance to agricultural producers across the state.

Barrett will cover what qualifies as a weather-related sale and why that distinction matters for taxes, and walk through practical options that may help manage tax impact when herds are reduced. The webinar will also highlight key decisions to consider with advisors, including the timing of sales, maintaining good records and planning for recovery.

The webinar is free, and registration is available on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website.