Nebraska wildfire aid deadline extended to Aug. 25

Producers in 11 Nebraska counties affected by March wildfires can now apply for USDA restoration aid through Aug. 25.

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USDA extends wildfire aid deadline for Nebraska producers

Producers in several wildfire-hit counties now have until Aug. 25 to apply for Emergency Conservation Program help

Updated: 11:19 AM CDT Jun 23, 2026

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency extended the application deadline for its Emergency Conservation Program in several Nebraska counties hit by March wildfires.Producers now have until Tuesday, Aug. 25, to apply for help restoring farm and ranch land to pre-disaster conditions.The program is available in Arthur, Garden, Grant, Keith and Morrill counties from the Morrill Fire; Dawson and Lincoln counties from the Cottonwood Fire; Blaine and Thomas counties from the Road 203 Fire; and Cherry, Ashby and Minor counties from the Anderson Bridge and other fires.”We want to ensure all qualified producers who had impacts from the March historic wildfires have the opportunity to apply for and receive assistance through this program,” said Hilary Maricle, FSA state executive director for Nebraska.Approved applicants can receive up to 75% of the allowable cost of an approved restoration activity, with a maximum cost share of $500,000 per natural disaster event.Producers can contact their county FSA office to apply or schedule an appointment.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

LINCOLN, Neb. —

USDA’s Farm Service Agency extended the application deadline for its Emergency Conservation Program in several Nebraska counties hit by March wildfires.

Producers now have until Tuesday, Aug. 25, to apply for help restoring farm and ranch land to pre-disaster conditions.

The program is available in Arthur, Garden, Grant, Keith and Morrill counties from the Morrill Fire; Dawson and Lincoln counties from the Cottonwood Fire; Blaine and Thomas counties from the Road 203 Fire; and Cherry, Ashby and Minor counties from the Anderson Bridge and other fires.

“We want to ensure all qualified producers who had impacts from the March historic wildfires have the opportunity to apply for and receive assistance through this program,” said Hilary Maricle, FSA state executive director for Nebraska.

Approved applicants can receive up to 75% of the allowable cost of an approved restoration activity, with a maximum cost share of $500,000 per natural disaster event.

Producers can contact their county FSA office to apply or schedule an appointment.