A record-setting fire has burned about 400,000 acres in northern Oklahoma last week, and ranchers in the area may get some help with recovery.
One of the most expensive costs will be replacing barbed wire fences. It can cost several thousands of dollars per mile to replace a typical five-strand fence. A mile of barbed wire costs about $240, plus posts, delivery and labor. Decorative Metal Screen Mesh
Madill-based Oklahoma Steel and Wire told The Journal Record’s Brian Brus it plans to work with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association to keep costs down:
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