Articles tagged under: U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc
Ag Labor Reform Sought
Published March 5, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson plans to introduce an agricultural labor bill that is expected to include changes to the H-2A visa program. Mark Anderson is on the U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. board and said something needs to change…Paplow at the Wheel for USCHI in ’25
Published February 5, 2025
Paul Paplow, who is from northwest Iowa, is the U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. president for 2025. Raph Jolliffe, Colorado, is vice president. Mychal Neumiller of Bowdon, North Dakota is the secretary and Seth Buxcel of Montana is the treasurer. USCHI…Adjustments Needed in H-2A Program
Published November 21, 2024
The labor shortage impacts every segment of the economy, but custom harvesters face unique pressures. Custom cutters need people to operate expensive equipment while moving up and down the road for a nine-month harvest run. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Secretary…USCHI Urges Support for CDL Bill
Published September 20, 2022
U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated has endorsed legislation introduced by South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds that simplifies the process for hiring CDL drivers. The Rounds’ bill would allow states to offer a new small business restricted CDL and exempt agricultural employees…Big Wheat Yields Offset Lower MT Wheat Protein
Published August 8, 2020
Nebraska-based custom combiner J.C. Schemper is harvesting in central Montana. "We have seen some pretty big yields in the winter wheat from 45 bushels an acre to 90 bushels an acre. It's been very good," says Schemper. "Protein levels are…H-2A Issues Need to be Addressed
Published November 21, 2019
An agricultural labor bill is being heard in Congress. According to U.S. Custom Harvesters board member Rana Zeller, the bill would make changes to the H-2A program. "There is a concern about language regarding immigrant labor being able to drive…Spring Wheat Harvest Wraps Up Around Rolla, ND
Published September 17, 2019
U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc., board member and Elk City, Oklahoma-based custom combiner David Misener is in the Rolla, North Dakota area wrapping up harvest. "This past week, we haven't done any harvest because of the rains we've had. Fog has…The Cost of Doing Business
Published January 31, 2019
The cost of doing business is expensive for custom combiners. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Treasurer Glenn Jantzen says this is a big concern. "It's a tough economic time. As a forage harvester, we're concerned about the dairy industry. I know the…Custom Harvesters to Gather in Texas
Published January 28, 2019
Beginning on Thursday, the Red River Farm Network will be reporting from the U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. Convention in Amarillo, Texas. In addition to the huge trade show, the USCHI convention features American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Clemson…