Episodes
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HUSA Nov 9 2026 - Remembering Brad Heil
Remembering Brad Heil... Five whole years. Time is weird. It feels like five seconds, five years and five decades — all of them. Regardless of which it feels like at that instant, Brad is always missed. “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may…
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HUSA Nov 6 2026 - Late Fall Updates
Let's take a look at where some of our harvest crews are and what's going on in the harvest world here in this late fall season. Twin Pine Farms LLC writes, "As we continue to roll through this year's harvest, here's a glimpse of Andy's view from the grain cart a few days ago. If you look real...
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HUSA Nov 5 2026 - Jackson Woodruff
Talking irrigation upgrades with Jackson Woodruff
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HUSA Nov 3 2026 - Andy Puskas
Talking Garlic today on the Harvest USA with Taber, Alberta Community Garden Head Honcho Andy Puskas. Let's listen in...
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HUSA Nov 2 2026 - Andy Puskas
Andy Paskus of the Tabor, Alberta community garden discussed the end of the growing season and preparations for next year. The garden has been “put to bed,” with soil worked and 1,400 garlic cloves planted for harvest next July. A local Grade 5 class helped with the planting. The garden is now in...
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HUSA Oct 29 2026 - Shorty Kulhanek
We're talking to Shorty Kulhanek, Colby, Kansas and McGargle, Texas. Hello David. How does it look like the corn is going to do? A lot of it really got hurt with the weather when we was here this summer. There was a lot of corn disaster, didn't put on any ears and it's got some short ears, small...
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HUSA Oct 28 2026 - Shorty Kulhanek
Interview with Shorty Kulhanek A farm operator reported finishing soybean harvest near Gettysburg and north of Agar, South Dakota. Despite limited rainfall, soybean yields ranged from about 32 to 47 bushels per acre, which was considered fairly good given the dry conditions. The crew planned to...
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HUSA Oct 27 2026 - Byron Woodruff
Let's check in with our co-host David Woodruff and see who he has today. We're talking to my youngest son Byron Woodruff. He works for LeRon Torrie Sons Farm. Go ahead with the corn. The other silage corn, as I was pulling the guys out, I was asking them how the other fields of silage corn had…
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HUSA Oct 26 2026 - Byron Woodruff
The conversation is an interview with Byron Woodruff about the farm’s harvest season. This year’s crops included silage corn, lentils, wheat, canola, grain corn, and edible dry beans such as Great Northerns, pintos, and yellows. Overall, the early part of harvest went fairly well, but yields for...
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HUSA Oct 23 2026 - Jesper Hansen
Our co-host David Woodruff has Jesper Hansen on again today talking sunflowers. Let's listen in. We have not even started sunflowers yet up home. I would assume by next week they'll probably start being ready and we also got flowers to go down in the Dakotas that I don't think is ready yet…
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HUSA Oct 22 2026 - Jesper Hansen
Jesper Hansen, speaking from Scobey, Montana, said his crew is finishing soybean harvest at home and expects to be done by the next day. They have also been harvesting near the North Dakota border, with soybean yields around 30–40 bushels per acre. - The main concern is incoming weather: rain is...
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HUSA Oct 21 2026 - Eric Wolgemuth
Our co-host David Woodruff has Eric Wolgemuth from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania again today talking about that dryland corn in Kimball and some frost. Let's get into that conversation and find out more. "I think this frost is pretty general and so it shut that stuff down which isn't you know not…
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HUSA Oct 20 2026 - Eric Wolgemuth
Eric Wolgemuth of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, gave an update on harvest progress both at home and in western Kansas. Most of the combines are back in Pennsylvania, with one still operating in Kansas near Sharon Springs and in Kimball, Nebraska. Harvest in Kansas is underway, though some corn had...
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HUSA Oct 12 2026 - Hawkan Cornia
The conversation begins with a discussion on recent weather changes, significantly impacting harvesting in agricultural areas. Weather conditions in Bear Lake and Woodruff, Utah, including some talk of snow and prevalent dry conditions that have affected the water supply, are mentioned. The lack…
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HUSA Oct 8 2026 - Harvest Progress
Van Driesten Harvesting has been going hard on soybeans for days now. They also caught some fabulous views. And Krumbach Harvesting is getting after it, as well as Novak, Novak's in the beans. Are you interested in learning more about the New World Screw Worm and how it can affect your livestock?...
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HUSA Oct 7 2026 - Kip Campbell
Let's find out what's going on in the harvest world. Looks like our host David Woodruff has Kip Campbell from Bancroft, Idaho on the phone. Let's check in. This is part of a conversation where they're talking about high nitrate content and we found it interesting. Let's listen in. So have you…
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HUSA Oct 6 2026 - Kip Campbell
Farming Operations: Kip Campbell from Bancroft, Idaho, is involved primarily in cattle farming, with no grain cultivation. He is currently setting up hot wire fencing to pasture cows on fields including alfalfa and orchard grass, which do not grow tall enough for a third cut in the fall. Weather...
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HUSA Oct 5 2026 - Harvest Roundup
Let's find out what's going on in the harvest world. Neumiller Harvesting is in North Dakota reporting that the soybean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota. We got some great pictures there on our Harvest USA Facebook page. Thacker Harvesting reports that their grain cart operator…
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HUSA Sep 25 2026 - Shorty Kulhanek
The conversation primarily revolves around farming activities in North Dakota, specifically related to the harvest of canola and Durham crops. There are challenges due to the canola being downed and the need for straight cutting, which makes the process slow and prone to issues such as picking up...
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HUSA Sep 23 2026 - Dave Hermesch
The conversation involves Dave Hermesch from Coweta, Southeast of Tulsa, who discusses the impact of hot, dry weather on local agriculture. Due to the adverse weather conditions, approximately 1,500 acres of soybeans are expected not to yield a harvest. However, there is a chance to salvage about...
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HUSA Sep 22 2026 - Mike Bashutski
In this conversation, Mike Bashutski discusses agricultural challenges faced due to adverse weather conditions in Keller. The region experienced significant rainfalls, causing wet ground conditions that are problematic for harvesting. Although there are six combines available—three owned by Mike...
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HUSA Sep 18 2026 - Sarah Nicholson
Sarah Nicholson from Sayre, Oklahoma, discusses the agricultural conditions in her area with Hale Broadcasting. The region is experiencing hot and dry weather, which affects crop production negatively, notably for cotton. Rain has been insufficient, and as a result, much of the cotton will not be...
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HUSA Sep 16 2026 - Michael Torrie
Harvest Progress and Challenges: Michael Torrie from Grassy Lake, Alberta, shares updates on his farm's harvest progress with David Woodruff of Hale Broadcasting. About two-thirds of the harvest is complete, with wheat and lentils finished. However, canola, dry beans, and corn are yet to be...
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HUSA Sep 11 2026 - Mike Matejcek
**Sugar Beet Pre-Harvest:** The pre-harvest for sugar beets continues, aiming to manage root temperature around 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Farmers are collecting around one to one and a half tons per contract acre every ten days. The dry weather is affecting the potential weight gain of the beets,...
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HUSA Sep 10 2026 - Mike Matejcek
**Soybean Harvest:** Farmers in Wahpeton, North Dakota, are preparing for the soybean harvest as the crops appear to be close to maturity. Some neighbors have already started harvesting early varieties. However, due to difficulty in visually assessing readiness, there is debate about whether to...
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HUSA Sep 9 2026 - JC Schemper
J.C. Schemper from Schemper Harvesting in Holdridge, Nebraska, discusses closing the wheat harvest season and preparing for corn harvest. Machines are heading south, and Schemper expects to start corn harvest by the 15th of the month. Transitioning involves cleaning combines of wheat residues,...
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HUSA Sep 7 2026 - Glenn Jones
Glenn Jones, a farmer from Greenfield, Iowa, detailed his current agricultural activities, focusing on the challenges and planning involved in mid-harvest. After harvesting wheat in Oklahoma and Southern Kansas, Jones returned to Iowa early due to drought conditions, bringing only one combine. He...
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HUSA Sep 4 2026 - Dillon DeBock
Harvesting Efforts and Challenges: The discussion with Dillon DeBock highlights the ongoing harvesting efforts in the Powers Lake area of North Dakota, where they are cutting Durham and spring wheat. Despite good yields averaging about 65, the test weight is down due to July's heat, which affects...
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HUSA Sep 3 2026 - Teagen Hubbard
Mint Cultivation Process: Tegan Hubbard, a mint farmer from Corrine, Utah discusses the cultivation and management of mint fields, specifically spearmint on their farm. He explains that the initial watering phase occurs before the second cutting of the mint. The farm uses flood irrigation, and…
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HUSA Sep 2 2026 - Jesper Hansen
In this radio interview, Jesper Hansen from Scobey, Montana, discusses the current state of agricultural activities in the area. Harvesting is ongoing, with crops experiencing variability in growth and yield. Some crops, such as lentils and peas, are already harvested, while farmers are currently...
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HUSA Sep 1 2026 - Jade Koyle
Introduction and Location: Jade Coyle speaks with Hale Broadcasting, discussing their location in Teton, Idaho, associated with Grand Teton Ancient Grains. Farming Land and Practices: Jade describes farming on both owned and leased land, engaging in regenerative organic farming focused on ancient...
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HUSA Aug 31 2026 - Brandon Roland
We're talking to Brandon Roland. Hemingford, Nebraska. Now I saw something the other day on social media somewhere that the Ogallala Aquifer is shrinking, going down. What do people do just... "Water regulations. It's all regulated through the state and guys have to basically decide which pivots...
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HUSA Aug 28 2026 - Brandon Roland
Agricultural Conditions and Practices: Brandon Rowland discussed the agricultural challenges faced in the panhandle of Nebraska. He mentioned the difficulties posed by drought conditions affecting corn and wheat planting. The area relies on irrigation, but due to water regulations, there's a...
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Up-to-date HARVEST NEWS : The Harvest USA Report has been a favorite since 1985 and is produced by Brian Hale. The program airs twice daily M-F on great radio stations across the true midwest.
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