Agriculture In-depth-- Morrill Fire was a near miss for Strategy Bison ranch in western Nebraska

The Morrill Fire in western Nebraska started on March 12, 2026,-- less than 20 miles away from the Strategy Bison ranch, which is located near Ellsworth, Nebraska, in the panhandle part of the state. The ranch is owned by Dave and Liz Schroth and their six kids. In this episode, Dave talks about what it was like having the fire so close to their operation, the response from fire crews that came from all over to help contain the massive blaze, what his friends and neighbors who had property and livestock losses from the fire are doing to try to inventory what they have left and what comes next for an area where the people, the animals and the land will all be healing for decades.   The Nebraska Cattlemen organization has established a Disaster Relief Fund. Those who would like to donate, may: go to www.nebraskacattlemen.org/disaster-relief-fund call the Nebraska Cattlemen office at 402-475-2333 email [email protected] The Nebraska Cattlemen will distribute 100% of the dollars donated to producers who experienced property loss or damage in areas where a fire was reported through the Nebraska Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Watch Center. As of March 23, 2026, applications are being accepted and membership in Nebraska Cattlemen organization is NOT required to receive donated funds. The application period is open until further notice. The dollars will be distributed after the application period closes, at a date yet to be determined. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission.**Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission.**Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission.**Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission.**Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission. **Credit for all photos goes to Strategy Bison. Images may not be reused without permission.