Harvest USA Report

Hale Broadcasting

The Harvest USA Report has been a favorite since 1985. Produced by Brian Hale, hosted by David Woodruff.

  1. 2d ago

    HUSA Jul 2 2026 - Glen Jones

    Overview of Wheat Harvest: Glen Jones describes their journey starting from West Central Oklahoma, moving to southern Kansas, faced with suboptimal wheat growth conditions (18 bushels per acre). Many fields yielded nothing, being "zeroed out" from various factors, including drought and late freezes. Harvest Equipment and Logistics: Discussion on equipment reveals the use of a straight semi-trailer for transporting harvested wheat, and comparisons of row size and type of farming equipment, such as John Deere air seeders with hydraulic downforce, which are adopted for no-tilling into Milo stubble fields. Crop Damage and Yields: Crops in Kansas faced freeze and drought damage, leading to small kernel sizes. Additionally, severe weather conditions in Nebraska and South Dakota prevented sufficient wheat planting, causing interruptions in the farmer's typical northern harvest route. The farmer concludes they had to prematurely return home, cutting their wheat harvest endeavors short. Current Conditions and Future Crop Prospects: Despite the adverse conditions elsewhere, the farmer reports decent yields of hay (alfalfa) with good rain in their home area and anticipates possible decent milo because of recent rains.

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  2. 3d ago

    HUSA Jul 1 2026 - Harvest Updates

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  3. 3d ago

    HUSA Jun 30 2026 - Harvest Updates

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  4. 5d ago

    HUSA Jun 29 2026 - Jesper Hansen

    Agricultural Challenges in Scobie, Montana: Jesper Hansen discusses the recent extreme weather in Scobey, which included unprecedented winds causing significant crop damage, prompting reseeding efforts. The damage spans various crops, including peas, chickpeas, lentils, and wheat, and was exacerbated by cold weather affecting the hay crop. The recovery is anticipated to take several years. Though recent rains have been beneficial, they are insufficient to recover pastures entirely. Soil and Crop Management: Despite attempts to mitigate soil erosion through no-till farming practices and the use of rollers, the damage was extensive across different terrains, including clay and sandy land. The effectiveness of various tilling methods was notably inconsistent. Jesper highlights that even heavily managed land, like those using rollers for improved harvests, was affected by the extreme conditions.

    2 min

  5. Jun 26

    HUSA Jun 26 2026 - Mike Matejcek

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  6. Jun 25

    HUSA Jun 25 2026 - Mike Matejcek

    Today's guest is Mike Matejcek from North Dakota.   The discussion touches on the challenges of poor crop yields, particularly in Oklahoma, noting instances where no crops were combined for the first time in history due to various circumstances. The topic extends to weather conditions impacting farming activities, like heavy rains and hail. Specific examples include a friend in Lamont, Oklahoma experiencing significant rainfall and hail. It also highlights the strategic timing needed for harvesting, particularly when anticipated rains could disrupt operations.

    2 min

  7. Jun 24

    HUSA Jun 24 2026 - Harvest Crew Updates

    Let's take a look at where those harvest crews are rolling now with some precipitation around the country in some parts.   We see Frederick Harvesting cutting wheat at their home base in Alden, Kansas with three John Deere S7-700 combines.   Neumiller Harvesting says it's finally raining here in Leoti, Kansas. Time for a baseball game. (?) Well, since it was raining and they couldn't cut, they gathered in the field and played some ball. You do whatever you can out there on the harvest run.   Friesen Harvesting had some truck troubles on the interstate. That's never fun, they wrote. Got to St. Francis, Kansas and wet weather moved in last night, so we hurried up and waited. Got some more rain at home, so praise the Lord.   And the Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update is out. It's nearly finished in fact. This late season rain is still shaping tests, weights, yields, protein and the final 2026 crop outlook. In this Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update, Dave Deacon reports from a soggy Oklahoma State University agronomy farm in Stillwater with harvest estimated at about 95% complete. Mike Schulte with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission shares the statewide crop and market outlook, while Amanda Silva, PhD, Oklahoma State University Extension Small Grain Specialist, explains why 2026 will be remembered as a drought year and what producers can learn from variety performance and management trials from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission.   And finally, things are abuzz here at Harvest USA. In honor of Pollinator Month, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture is continuing to teach us more about pollinators this week. Contrary to popular belief, most bees nest in the ground and are considered solitary. Only honeybees live in a hive and are considered social.

    2 min
  8. HUSA Jun 23 2026 - Scottish Thistle

    Jun 23

    HUSA Jun 23 2026 - Scottish Thistle

    Well, our crews are getting busy in many places, but they do have time to write. And, we had an interesting note from High Plains Harvesting yesterday.    As you know, many Custom Harvest crews employ foreign workers. Longtime Scottish team member Calum enlightened us yesterday on some facts, with a picture below they wrote. You can find that picture on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page under High Plains Harvesting.    Did you know that the national plant of Scotland is the thistle? Crazy, because that's a noxious weed in a lot of places here in the U.S.    Well, here's the story. No one is truly sure of how the thistle came to be Scotland's national flower.   A well-known story, though, attributes the thistle, being chosen as the emblem of Scotland, to the Battle of Largs in the 13th century. The Norse army journeyed to Scotland, intent on conquering the land. The legend has it that they left their ships under cover of night, and were planning to ambush the sleeping Scottish clansmen. In order to be as quiet as possible, the Norsemen had removed their shoes. However, as they crept across the countryside, one of them stepped on a thorny thistle. His cry of pain roused the Scots, and the warriors rose up and defeated the invaders.   Now that's a natural defense system.    Also, the national animal is the mythical unicorn.    There are definitely some strange traditions in Scotland. That comes from High Plains Harvesting in between jobs. If you have something interesting that you'd like to share, be sure to tag HarvestUSAReport on your Facebook page, or send us an email. Or call us, the number is on the screen, right there at HarvestUSAReport.com. Get a report on the air. Tell us where you are, and how things are looking.

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The Harvest USA Report has been a favorite since 1985. Produced by Brian Hale, hosted by David Woodruff.

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    Hale Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.5K
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