Located in Nebraska’s Panhandle, Schuler Red Angus is known for supplying other ranchers with high quality live cattle and genetics. Equally impressive are the conservation efforts that have taken place on this unique landscape, diverse in its topography and ecological communities.
The Schuler family of Bridgeport, Neb., is the winner of this year’s Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award, highlighting their efforts to reclaim grassland from invasive weeds and conserve water.
The Schuler family stewards 20,000 acres of pastures and irrigated cropland in Morrill and Banner counties.
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The Schuler’s investment in water infrastructure led to better distribution of grazing cattle.
Collaboration with public and private partners on the Schuler's Red Angus ranch has led to innovations combating cheatgrass throughout the region.
The Schuler family will be formally presented with their $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award later this year.
