HUSA March 23 2026 - CDL Crackdown Coming

Welcome to the Harvest USA Report. Today we reflect on the tremendous fire response in Nebraska and a looming CDL crackdown.

I'm sure many of you have heard about the fires in Nebraska and the convoys of hay trucks have been literally rolling in. Van Newkirk Herefords sat right in the middle of this whole fire in Oshkosh, Nebraska and their place was ravaged. They posted some pictures and wrote, "How bad does this area need the hay?" In the picture shown it looks that way for 70 miles.

"This is what our neighbors pastures, hay meadows and calving lots look like. They have nothing left to feed or graze. They're in the heart of calving and have to find grass ASAP."

 

 

Oklahoma Week Commission and Oklahoma Week Growers Association were represented in Washington DC this past week at National Wheat Improvement Committee meetings urging Congress and administration to prioritize wheat research needs across the US. This work continues to become more important so we can develop better drought tolerant varieties that can also be more efficient in managing disease and plant stresses.

 

 

In a report from RFD-TV, a new rule took effect this week that will phase out thousands of commercial drivers license held by immigrant truckers. The White House says the regulatory move is necessary for safety but some worry it could increase prices for those who rely on the network. Federal officials will restrict who can get or renew a CDL if applicants cannot prove lawful immigration status. Under the new rule H2A and H2B agricultural workers may apply for and renew their credentials but those with asylum or refugee status cannot. Drivers can continue using their current licenses but those who do not meet the new guidelines will not be allowed to renew. Find that information and that post from RFD TV on our Harvest USA Facebook page.