Harvest USA Report

Amelia Schatz on Kansas Wheat Conditions

According to Ross Janssen, Chief Meteorologist for Storm Team 12 in Wichita, the precipitation in Dodge City last month was 0.02 inches, tying the 1909 record for the driest April on record.
What’s even worse than a continuing multiyear drought is the loss of hope being felt throughout central and southern Kansas for a crop that, in January and February, was one of the better-looking wheat crops they’d seen in the past ten years.
The condition of the crop has been deteriorating rapidly, especially over the past few weeks, going from 57 percent good to excellent on February 25 to only 31 percent good to excellent by April 28, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
It has suffered from lack of moisture for much of the growing season, especially during the spring green-up. The Kansas wheat crop is also ahead of schedule, with one-third already headed, well ahead of 9 percent last year and 6 percent average. A March 26-27 freeze event took a toll on it, as there was not enough snow cover, and the plants were more advanced than they typically are at the end of March.

McGregor Texas HRW Update

Texas AgriLife Extension brings us an update from the Kevin Huffman Hard Red Winter Wheat Trial near McGregor, Texas on today's Harvest USA Report.

Heil Harvesting Triticale Update

There is NO typical, or normal, season for Heil Harvesting. Listen in to find out why...

Sanders Harvesting Wheat Rat Report

Imagine starting out in custom harvesting and pretending you are Howard Hale doing the Harvest Report with your crew! Listen in for a fun reflection and a report from Sanders Harvesting cutting in Uvalde, Texas.

Kansas Wheat Report Ending April 28

Listen in for the latest numbers from the USDA / NASS on Kansas Wheat Ending April 28

Tribute to Custom Harvesting

Did you know that Inman, KS was once known as the Custom Harvesting capitol of the world from the 1940's? LISTEN IN to learn more!

Mental Health Awareness

With all the devastating storms in the early season, many folks are suffering which can cause mental health issues leading to a downward spiral. Please reach out to someone who might be struggling and let them know they are not alone.

Labor Issues / Hiring Notices

Tune in to find out who's hiring for the 2024 harvest season...