Kansas Wheat Harvest Gets Custom Help

By Scout Nelson

This year’s Kansas wheat harvest has faced unusual challenges due to ongoing rain across the state. Wet conditions have delayed harvest progress, created crop quality issues, and disrupted the traditional harvest timeline.

These delays have opened opportunities for both farmers needing help and custom harvest crews with postponed schedules. Many experienced crews are still available to help complete harvest operations quickly and efficiently.

In the recent Wheat’s on Your Mind podcast, Kansas Wheat’s vice president of research and operations spoke with Lyle Friesen of Friesen Harvesting about the value of custom harvesting.

“Wheat harvest isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life,” said Friesen. “We’re not just running machines; we’re helping families bring in their livelihoods.”

Friesen Harvesting, a third-generation family business, runs modern combines trucks from Oklahoma to Montana. The crew focuses on professionalism, safety, and helping farmers harvest a variety of crops.

Due to continued rainfall and narrow harvest windows, more growers may need assistance. U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) offers an online harvester directory to connect producers with professional crews who are still looking for work.

Some areas remain too wet, but others are drying quickly, allowing for late-season harvest opportunities. Crews listed on USCHI.com are working through tough conditions and open to taking on more acres.

“There’s demand for harvesters right now — farmers have the crop ready; they just need someone who can actually get through the fields,” said a Kansas-based custom harvester listed on the site.

Growers are encouraged to act quickly, as rain remains in the forecast and timing is critical. The USCHI harvester directory provides a timely solution for finishing the Kansas wheat harvest strong.

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