Harvest USA Report

The conversation begins with a discussion on recent weather changes, significantly impacting harvesting in agricultural areas. Weather conditions in Bear Lake and Woodruff, Utah, including some talk of snow and prevalent dry conditions that have affected the water supply, are mentioned. The lack of sufficient rainfall and reliance on upcoming storms for water supply are key issues for farmers, aff...

Van Driesten Harvesting has been going hard on soybeans for days now. They also caught some fabulous views. And Krumbach Harvesting is getting after it, as well as Novak, Novak's in the beans.   Are you interested in learning more about the New World Screw Worm and how it can affect your livestock? Read the feature story from Nebraska Department of Agriculture, found right there on our Harvest USA...

Let's find out what's going on in the harvest world. Looks like our host David Woodruff has Kip Campbell from Bancroft, Idaho on the phone. Let's check in.   This is part of a conversation where they're talking about high nitrate content and we found it interesting. Let's listen in. So have you ever had nitrates on frozen alfalfa? No, I've never had an issue with it.   I'd never heard of it and I...

Farming Operations: Kip Campbell from Bancroft, Idaho, is involved primarily in cattle farming, with no grain cultivation. He is currently setting up hot wire fencing to pasture cows on fields including alfalfa and orchard grass, which do not grow tall enough for a third cut in the fall. Weather Impacts: The year has been characterized by a dry spring and summer, which adversely affected the pastu...

Let's find out what's going on in the harvest world. Neumiller Harvesting is in North Dakota reporting that the soybean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota. We got some great pictures there on our Harvest USA Facebook page.   Thacker Harvesting reports that their grain cart operator Brayden is doing a great job on the Saskatchewan crew, keeping the combines rolling the last two weeks up t...

The conversation primarily revolves around farming activities in North Dakota, specifically related to the harvest of canola and Durham crops. There are challenges due to the canola being downed and the need for straight cutting, which makes the process slow and prone to issues such as picking up rocks and potentially damaging equipment. The yields of the canola are lower than expected, with about...

The conversation involves Dave Hermesch from Coweta, Southeast of Tulsa, who discusses the impact of hot, dry weather on local agriculture. Due to the adverse weather conditions, approximately 1,500 acres of soybeans are expected not to yield a harvest. However, there is a chance to salvage about 600 acres if the weather conditions improve. The discussion also touches on the practice of seeding wi...

In this conversation, Mike Bashutski discusses agricultural challenges faced due to adverse weather conditions in Keller. The region experienced significant rainfalls, causing wet ground conditions that are problematic for harvesting. Although there are six combines available—three owned by Mike and three by the farmer he works for—the progress is slow due to the wet and challenging conditions. Th...

Sarah Nicholson from Sayre, Oklahoma, discusses the agricultural conditions in her area with Hale Broadcasting. The region is experiencing hot and dry weather, which affects crop production negatively, notably for cotton. Rain has been insufficient, and as a result, much of the cotton will not be harvested or "stripped" because the yield is too poor due to the lack of necessary rainfall. Harvest t...

Harvest Progress and Challenges: Michael Torrie from Grassy Lake, Alberta, shares updates on his farm's harvest progress with David Woodruff of Hale Broadcasting. About two-thirds of the harvest is complete, with wheat and lentils finished. However, canola, dry beans, and corn are yet to be harvested. Disease affected wheat quality, with some durum wheat grading no better than number three due to...

**Sugar Beet Pre-Harvest:** The pre-harvest for sugar beets continues, aiming to manage root temperature around 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Farmers are collecting around one to one and a half tons per contract acre every ten days. The dry weather is affecting the potential weight gain of the beets, which could impact the sugar content negatively if it were to rain significantly and increase tonnage. **...