HUSA March 18 2026 - Spring is Near

Today the farmer's almanac presents the Spring Equinox, arriving March 20th. Did you know, day and night are equal? 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. Welcome Springtime, the first day of springtime to plant, sow and grow.

 

 

One way to grow your knowledge is by listening to podcasts. On this week's radio report from the Nebraska Wheat Board, Royce Shainiman of the Nebraska Wheat Board and Dr. Catherine Frells of UNL discussed the Wheat Quality Council Meeting, where a University of Nebraska Wheat Variety earned the Miller's Choice Award for the first time in many years. Listen to that on the Nebraska Wheat Board's podcast called the Wheat Report. Find that link on Harvest USA report. Kansas Wheat has a podcast called Weets on Your Mind. And in episode 404, Aaron Harries sits down with Stonax experts, Michael Day and Josh Linville to talk about wheat markets, fertilizer supply and how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are adding to the volatility to both. From rising crude oil to tighter nutrient supply, this episode breaks down what it means for producers and where the opportunity could be.

Farm Rescue is busy with Operation Haylift. It's still underway in Oklahoma and Kansas following the Ranger Road Wildfire. Volunteers continue working alongside impacted farm and ranch families to deliver much needed hay and support during recovery. Farm Rescue was asked, what about Nebraska? And they replied that they typically respond after the initial emergency, and that Nebraska is definitely in their area and on their radar.

And how about a recipe for honey butter roasted pecans? The recipe is right there on our Facebook page at Harvest USA report. (or see it below!)