HUSA Jul 2 2026 - Glen Jones

Overview of Wheat Harvest: Glen Jones describes their journey starting from West Central Oklahoma, moving to southern Kansas, faced with suboptimal wheat growth conditions (18 bushels per acre). Many fields yielded nothing, being "zeroed out" from various factors, including drought and late freezes. Harvest Equipment and Logistics: Discussion on equipment reveals the use of a straight semi-trailer for transporting harvested wheat, and comparisons of row size and type of farming equipment, such as John Deere air seeders with hydraulic downforce, which are adopted for no-tilling into Milo stubble fields. Crop Damage and Yields: Crops in Kansas faced freeze and drought damage, leading to small kernel sizes. Additionally, severe weather conditions in Nebraska and South Dakota prevented sufficient wheat planting, causing interruptions in the farmer's typical northern harvest route. The farmer concludes they had to prematurely return home, cutting their wheat harvest endeavors short. Current Conditions and Future Crop Prospects: Despite the adverse conditions elsewhere, the farmer reports decent yields of hay (alfalfa) with good rain in their home area and anticipates possible decent milo because of recent rains.