Harvest USA Report

So we're talking to Michael Deacon, Conrad Montana. So how are things looking?   "Okay we've got some surface moisture, not a lot of deep moisture. Everybody's getting rolling on spring seeding and yeah so things look good for now but we definitely need some more here shortly."   So that last storm that came through hit our country with we about a half an inch of snow or maybe a quarter. Did you g...

It's time to take a look at what's going on in the harvest world and we do have some custom harvesters gathering and preparing for harvest. Some are actually getting to work.   Friesen Harvesting posted that they had a 'harvesting reunion'. So Freisen Harvesting is ready to go, and Nuemiller Harvesting wrote that the first load of equipment made it to Oklahoma on Saturday and the crew made it back...

This morning we feature a few updates from harvest crews as well as a piece on land management, written by Clear Creek Ranch Mom Leah Peterson.   LISTEN IN!   By Leah Peterson The eastern red cedar is an invasive species, with only one goal in mind. To take over, and ingest every available resource it can suck out of the land.   It is quickly spreading and will soon overtake the last stronghold of...

Update from Heil Harvesting   We've been pretty quiet here recently simply because there are just not a lot of photogenic happenings in progress. We are always busy -- always. We'll share some photos of some of what we've been working on. We often would be rolling full speed ahead at this time of year in front of balers or silage choppers -- but not this year, or at least not so far. Not much acti...

We are hearing there are tough conditions in Texas right now for the harvesters. Due to drought conditions, Duffek Custom Harvesting is looking for wheat to harvest in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and North. That's Duffek Custom Harvesting.   BT Harvesting writes that they've got most of the crew in and they've already been making good progress on the harvest prep. They may have an early sta...

So we're talking to Michael Deacon, Conrad Montana.   "So how are things looking?"   "Okay, we've got some surface moisture, not a lot of deep moisture. Everybody's getting rolling on spring seeding and yeah so things look good for now but we definitely need some more here shortly. So that last storm that came through hit our country with we got about a half an inch of snow or maybe a courier. Did...

So we're talking to Jasper Henson, Scobey, Montana.   "So how's the equipment looking?"   "Equipment's ready to go. We'll probably be hitting for Texas in about three weeks the way it sounds. It's gonna come off early down there. There's not gonna be much of a crop but we still get a harvest what's there."   "So your people have some then, right?"   "Yeah, not a whole lot but there's a little bit...

So we're talking to Jesper Henson, Scobie Montana, what things look like today down there?   "Well actually today we're kind of cold, we were 17 degrees this morning and the snow is coming down right now kind of sideways a little windy too."   So how are you fixed for moisture from coming out of the winter?   "We're still pretty dry around here we could sure use a good rain."   "How's that wheat l...

Our co-host David Woodruff has Brandon Roland from Hemingford, Nebraska on today's interview, let's listen in. "I got my degree in Agriculture Communication and mainly I did it that way. I would sit there with my advisor. And they go, well, what do you want to learn about it? I go, well, I got a lot about soils this month there. Like, can we just change it up? Like, let's do some business. Let's d...

Our co-host David Woodruff has Brandon Roland from Hemingford, Nebraska on today's interview. Let's listen in. So what's going on down there? "We're dry Dave. We are bone dry. We missed all the fires. The Morill fire, we've been on the outside of it. But we got a little bit of a shower yesterday, and I don't think there was three, four drops out of it. Last week, Dave, we got a tenth of an inch on...

Several national publications have been writing recently about bees and the importance that they play in the harvest. And now National Geographic is suggesting that bees might be geniuses. Their cover story, Secrets of the Bees. A hidden genius of one of nature's most essential creatures. National Geographic reveals the remarkable minds of the world's most important pollinators. Emerging research...

The death tax has been eliminated thanks to President Trump, according to the US Department of Agriculture, and for farm families, this changes everything. POTUS, working families tax cuts, now allow farms to pass up to $15 million per person with $30 million per couple completely tax-free. That means fewer farm families will be forced to sell land or equipment just to cover estate taxes. For mult...

Harvest crews are shaping up for the 2026 season. Last fall when the harvest wrapped up, Van Driesten Hharvesting said goodbye to two crew members. They were really hoping would return next season. After a few seasons there, they'd become part of the family. As they inch closer to this year's run, Van Driesten was in what they call reset mode. It seems like every four years or so, they say, "we en...

Interview Overview: The conversation mainly revolves around the agricultural state in Great Bend, Kansas, notably addressing concerns about weather conditions affecting farming activities. Zeb Hughes discusses his locality, citing the dry conditions and absence of moisture that have negatively impacted wheat crops, with some fields suffering freeze damage. Wheat and Moisture Issues: The interview...

Let's take a look at where our harvest crews are and what's going on in preparation for this 2026 season.   BT Harvesting writes that their next five crew members have officially arrived. For them, the next few days will be filled with paperwork, introductions, getting settled in the campers, and finding their way around the shop. There'll be a big learning curve, but there's no doubt they'll take...

Bad news for Colorado in 100% drought right now with extreme and exceptional conditions surging rapidly. Low snowpack, heat and dry soils are raising major concerns for farmers heading into the 2026 growing season.     Over the weekend we also celebrated Happy National Nebraska where we take the day to celebrate the wonder that it is the 37th state. Nebraska has a diverse and scenic landscape and...

Davis Custom Harvesting is one of those that need help. Competitive rates, reliable service, and fast efficient harvesting find that post from Davis Custom Harvesting on our HarvestUSA Facebook page. Van Dreisten Harvesting is also hiring, but they just posted yesterday that he is not here, for He has risen. As He said, come see where the place where He lay. A great reminder of what happened yeste...

Alan Roland from Hemingford, Nebraska discusses the impact of fires, which have occurred nearby in the Sandhills region but have not directly affected his location. The conversation explores planting activities, noting that early attempts at seeding typically occur in mid-April, and how weather influences farming schedules. Variable weather patterns cause delays or impact the condition of harvests...

If you know a farm family who needs help getting their crop in the ground, please refer them today to Farm Rescue. If you want to be part of keeping farms operating in 2026, please consider a donation. This is what neighbors helping neighbors looks like. Every acre matters. Refer a family, fund a field, and keep farms going. "Mother Nature's a unforgiving person thing. She really can be something....

And that's a wrap, says Kiowa Honey Company. Kiowa Honey Company is located in two locations, both California and Nebraska, and they wrote, "spring has sprung early. With no bee food left in the valley and farmers planning to spray oranges, the bees must be moved. Where to, you ask? To the coast. With any luck, we will make some sage, honey, or wildflower, whatever the bees find. And if they don't...

If you're in Oklahoma, don't forget, applications are now open. There's still time to apply for the Oklahoma's agricultural programs and events. 2026 Summer Internship. Through April 1, college students studying in an agricultural related field have the opportunity to apply for hands-on experience in the daily operations of a statewide agricultural organization. Find more information about the Okl...

Alright, how about some fun facts to start off the day for our Harvest USA Report? Did you know... When foraging, worker honeybees fly at 15 to 20 miles an hour beating their wings 200 times a second? That's what makes the iconic buzzing sound! This ag fact from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.   Applications are open for the 2026 Harvest for Van Dreisten Harvesting. Are you ready for a sum...

Let's take a look at what's going on around the ag and harvesting world today.   It looks like Sanders harvesting and trucking has been busy lately, hauling some cement blocks. While Kylie Massingale represented Kansas Corn at the Kansas Department of Agriculture Ag Month celebration at the Kansas State Capitol, Kylie connected with consumers and legislators, sharing how Kansas Corn works on behal...

Farm Rescue volunteers have been in Nebraska for a week, helping farm families recover and prepare for the planting season. From delivering hay with Operation Hay Lift to planting crops free of charge, we’re here for the next steps.   Know a farm family in need? Refer them online.