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

DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts · Mar 23, 2026 · 29m

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…