HUSA May 14 2026 - Finally Cutting Something

How about a quick update from High Plains Harvesting... The crew has been very busy prepping equipment and preparing to head south very soon. "As we head into our 15th season as owners, the wheat run is looking challenging to say the least. Perhaps the most challenging to date. Drought and late season freezes have stressed or taken out the crop across a large swath of southern run. Nevertheless, we look to make the best of what is left and we'll be ready to hit the ground running."   BT Harvesting is rolling out as well, and Friesen Harvesting. For them, the 2026 season has started.   Russell's Custom Harvesting wrote that Eric and Zach found a campground in Oklahoma and crossed the border every day to cut wheat. Camper parking is a scarce commodity. They did get their first load into the elevator today.   For MJB Harvesting, the 2026 season is officially underway with cutting around Haskell, Texas. "Definitely a very bleak beginning this year, but we will continue to look forward and be hopeful for what is to come."   And for Frederick Harvesting, the first three combines are headed south to Altus, Oklahoma.    In Kansas, the Wheat Tour 26 highlighted continued stress across Kansas wheat country. Scouts evaluated 117 fields from Colby to Wichita with drought, freeze damage, and wheat streak mosaic virus sharply reducing yield potential in many areas. Check out the Kansas Wheat Post on our Harvest USA report Facebook page.    And on the flip side of harvest, planting season is underway in Ransom County, North Dakota, where North Dakota Soybean Council Director Ted Brandt of Enderlin is getting the crop in the ground. Wishing all the North Dakota farmers a safe and productive season.