# 'An ocean of burnt land': Blue Creek Ranch rebuilds after Morrill Fire

> The Morrill Fire burned about 79,000 acres of Blue Creek Ranch near Oshkosh in March, destroying nearly all its grazing ground. The ranch bought hay, weaned calves early and reduced its bison herd, and expects to feed hay through winter as drought continues and hay prices rise.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-13T18:09:13.675Z
- Category: weather · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/98099-an-ocean-of-burnt-land-blue-creek-ranch-rebuilds-after-morrill-fire
- Commodities: [Alfalfa Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ALFALFA.md), [Grass Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GRASSHAY.md)

## Why it matters

Loss of rangeland forces a ranch to buy hay, adding to demand for forage at a time when hay prices are already climbing. The effect is local, but it shows how drought and fire can tighten hay supply for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- ALFALFA: bullish ▲
- GRASSHAY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ruralradio.com: https://ruralradio.com/ktic/news/an-ocean-of-burnt-land-blue-creek-ranch-rebuilds-after-morrill-fire/

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