Articles tagged under: U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated
A Good Silage Harvest in KS and NE
Published October 7, 2021
Plymouth, Nebraska based custom forage harvester Glen Jantzen is finished with his custom harvest season. "We wrapped up the first week of October. Corn harvest for grain is behind average pace for some areas." Jantzen says this year’s season went…U.S. Custom Harvesters Concerned About Ag Labor Needs
Published January 28, 2021
President Biden’s executive order banning travel from South Africa is causing a headache for U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated. Board member Ryan Haffner says it would be devastating for custom harvesters if workers are not allowed into the U.S. "In worst…Labor and CDLs Are Key Issues for USCHI
Published January 25, 2021
U.S. Custom Harvester's Incorporated Past President and Board Advisor J.C. Schemper says immigration and labor issues were a big topic at the USCHI convention. "All of our help in 2020 was here late and it put a curve ball for…U.S. Custom Harvesters Optimistic as 2021 Begins
Published January 25, 2021
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated annual convention was held in person in Des Moines, Iowa last week. USCHI President Glen Jantzen says turnout was very good. "It's been such a challenging year and with all of the restrictions, we were…Custom Harvesters Maneuver Labor Challenges
Published April 13, 2020
Custom harvester crews are looking for help in preparation for the upcoming season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President Glen Jantzen says the times are unprecedented. "Some of the people from our southern borders have been able to get in. It…USCHI Board Members Elected
Published February 3, 2020
There are new additions to the U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated board following last week's convention. The new USCHI President is Glen Jantzen, Vice President is Raph Jolliffe, Secretary is Josh Beckley and the Treasurer is David Misener. JC Schemper is…Electronic Logging Devices and Ag Labor Priorities for USCHI
Published February 3, 2020
Herington, Kansas-based forage cutter Rana Zeller says Electronic Logging Devices is a top priority for the U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated. "The big thing our members are concerned about is Entry Level Driver Training, a drivers training coming up. We have…What Will the 2020 Wheat Crop Look Like?
Published February 2, 2020
While custom harvesters attend educational seminars, discussions always come back to the next crop. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated board member David Misener says there is some optimism about the wheat crop in Oklahoma this year. "There was a lot of…Jantzen Elected President of USCHI
Published February 2, 2020
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated has a new president. Plymouth, Nebraska-based custom forage cutter Glen Jantzen was elected into the role at the conclusion of the annual convention. He says forage cutters face exactly the same issues as the custom…