Harvest USA Report

HUSA April 1 2026 - Orange Honey Harvest

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 make enough to harvest, they will still eat to satisfy themselves and prepare for Nebraska. We are praying for big spring rains in Nebraska, not just for our own honey crop, but to provide some relief for the people of Nebraska.
We sincerely appreciate companies with good morals, ideas, and standards. Kiowa Honey Company is one of those, along with another one called Seven Weeks Coffee. If you haven't heard of it, it's a simple idea. What if a coffee could save lives? Turns out it can. 10% of every sale from Seven Weeks Coffee is donated to pregnancy centers around the United States.
Attention truckers, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture says we have hay ready to move. There's a list of donations available for pickup. That's on the nda.nebraska.gov website under Disaster Resources. To further assist those affected by the recent wildfires, the Nebraska Trucking Association has created the Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund. Anyone willing to haul hay and eating capacity, who helps transport relief supplies, can give support to offset the high cost of fuel. This stipend offers 50 cents a mile, up to 500 miles per trip. To learn more on how to apply for these funds, find that post from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture on our Facebook page at Harvest USA Report.

HUSA March 31 2026 - Harvesting in 1777

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 Oklahoma Farm Bureau's application on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page.
In 1777, George Washington was not only leading a new nation, he was also farming. At Mount Vernon, Washington grew wheat and helped promote it as a staple crop in early American agriculture. Wheat was essential to feeding communities and supporting a growing country. Wheat was essential to feeding communities and supporting a growing country. Harvesting looked very different then. Farmers used hand tools like sickles and sides to cut the grain and threshing flails to separate the wheat from the husk. It was hard physical work that required time, skill and determination. From those early fields to today's farms, wheat continues to play an important role in feeding America.  That information comes from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and you can find that again on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page.
With the recent devastation of the wildfires in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture wants to provide as many resources as possible to those in need. The Rural Response Hotline offers disaster relief assistance, referring you to resources during these difficult times. Contact them at 800-464-0258 or farmhotline.com.

HUSA March 30 2026 - Made in the USA

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 summer you'll never forget? You have a passion for ag and farming? If so, this is for you. Van Dreisten is looking for a truck driver. See that post on Harvest USA Report on Facebook.
 
There is no better display of faith than a farmer planting seeds in a field and working it to grow a crop. Growing a crop is truly a demonstration of faith. And there are no better products than that which are made in the United States.
 
So what does made in America mean? It means a standard. An American standard. It means it was born here, raised here, processed here. It means the healthiest food for a healthier future. If you're going to use the American flag, it better be American. From start to finish, supporting American farmers and producers. This is what America looks like. Built on grit, backed by the people who live it. From generation to generation. There's no faking the standard does when you see this label. It means exactly what it says. Born here, raised here, processed here, from the land of the free. Product of USA.

HUSA March 27 2026 - Harvest World Updates

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 behalf of farmers across the state. She also joined fellow ag organizations in distributing Kansas-made products to legislators and their staff, highlighting the strength and impact of Kansas agriculture.
 
Agriculture exports valued at $170.5 billion in 2025. New data shows that farmers share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink. The latest market intel from Farm Bureau economists show that in 2024, farmers and ranchers received a combined 5.8 cents of every food dollar after accounting for expenses. Please support our local American farmers by purchasing local and homegrown whenever possible.
 
And the recovery effort continues as far as the eye can see across the Nebraska Sandhills according to the Tri-State Livestock News who recently wrote that the Morrill Fire left behind "a landscape unrecognizable, unfamiliar, barren and bleak, blowing ash and sand fill the skies and shift the contours of hills." Charred remains of life are stark reminders of just how quickly things can change. But also remaining are the Sandhills ranch families who have called the area home for generations. Their pioneer ancestors faced impossible odds, survived and thrived, and so will they. 

HUSA March 26 2026 - Farm Rescue

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.

HUSA March 25 2026 - Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Our co-host David Woodruff has Howard Winberg on the phone and they are talking about the upcoming March 28th Cowboy Poetry event that David is heavily involved in. 
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HUSA March 24 2026 - Impact of Hay Relief Effort

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.