Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund

By Libby Schaneman, Nebraska Cattlemen
Jul 30, 2026
1 hr ago

Disaster Relief Fund PIC 0730unl — Shannon Peterson, a fourth-generation farmer and rancher in Gothenburg, Neb., took this photo while fighting fires during the Cottonwood Fire, which burned around 129,103 acres.
Photo courtesy of Shannon Peterson

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By Libby Schaneman, Nebraska Cattlemen

As many are recovering from the worst wildfire disaster in Nebraska’s history, it is awe inspiring to witness the ways people from the across the state, country and the globe are banding together and showing their support for producers in the Beef State.

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This Nebraska Recovery Roundup Update is brought to you by Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability to provide timely information for producers and communities recovering from wildfire. Each installment highlights available resources and practical steps to support recovery. Follow the series and find wildfire recovery resources on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu/recovery.