Articles tagged under: U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc
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…Wet Weather Delaying SD Sunflower Harvest
Published November 11, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota based custom harvester Kent Braathen is working on sunflower harvest in the Onida, South Dakota area. However, conditions have been cold and wet. "That soaks into the flowers, so we're waiting on some sun. Harvest is…Wet Weather Impacting Southern Plains Corn Harvest
Published October 18, 2018
Southern Plains farmers have been dealing with wet weather over the past couple weeks. Based at Colby, Kansas, JKD Harvesting owner Jim Deibert says field conditions are muddy, putting corn harvest at a halt. "We haven't turned a wheel in…Stalk Quality A Concern with Heavy MN Rains
Published September 21, 2018
St. James, Minnesota farmer and custom combiner Dean Karau says the recent three to four-inch rains haven’t caused any additional crop damage. "The damage is already done from earlier this spring. We could hold seven inches of water and it won't…A Tough Harvest in the Southern Plains
Published July 16, 2018
It’s both a tough harvest season for both farmers and custom harvesters in the Southern Plains. Based in Colby, Kansas, U.S. Custom Harvesters President Jim Deibert says hail has been the problem in his home state. "The wheat that didn't…