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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 8:47 AM by: Kent
HB 1438 has been signed by the Governor in the state of North Dakota and goes into effect immediately. This will allow H2A workers to get their drivers licenses and CDL's without having a Social Security #.
Thank You
Kent
Monday, April 27, 2009 - 7:50 AM by: TZ
For those of you who are interested in joining the CHAMPS program for 2009, remember May 1 is the deadline. Check out my previous posting - dated April 17 - for more information. Or, simply click on the "CHAMPS" link found just to the left of this note.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 8:53 PM by: Anonymous
Grew up working on our farm, and did a little for Conservation Department, looking to travel the country and work hard. If anyone needs an extra hand of a young man , please email me. Thank you.
jsbourbon89@hotmail.com
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 3:24 PM by: Anthony Adams
Contact info: Circle_A_Harvest@yahoo.com (580)522-1060
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 3:21 PM by: Anthony Adams
I went down state Oklahoma yesterday, found some freeze damage at one of the places we cut down there, but my customer said to definantly plan on coming down, damage just varied by varieties and planting dates from what I saw. In the Enid area where they were talking of so much damage, I really saw some good looking wheat, nice green heads, in the flowering stage. Then some other fields in the area looked to be partially headed out, then had a dark cast to the leaves and yellow leaves as well with a joint that had turned to mush. As we left Garfield county last night they were placed in a tornado warning! Extensive damage was done to the expo center I heard, I hope that the Deere dealership right across the road wasn't hit, noticed probably 30+ olsen combines parked on the edge of the place. Pray for those in that area. Any word on Kansas crops? I went to Ness City Kansas a couple weeks ago, and it was starting to turn around looks like, My customer there said that they had been dry for quite some time then got a snow, followed a week later with rain. I'm running 3 9610's this year, I'm looking for some acres near Holyoke if anyone hears anything I'd love to hear from you. I just found this site after a referral from a friend recently. Plan on joining soon!
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 9:33 PM by: need a job
im 44 i have a class a cdl with duble triple.want to woork sumer fall and year rond.plese call.478-998-6065 any time.ask for gilbert.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:41 PM by: Anonymous
Try nineofus@mail.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 5:38 PM by: Anonymous
Is evr1 getting ready 4 the start of wheat*
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 1:16 PM by: Pam
I have a gentleman in Oklahoma with 1200-1500 acres of wheat that will be ready approximately June 10th. If you are a member and would like more information, give me a call at the office.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 1:15 PM by: Pam
Attention Kansas Custom Harvesters. Please contact the legislative representatives in your district and encourage them to support the new length law changes we are trying to get passed. Moran and Roberts are already on board, but want to hear from each of the districts to know that other legislative people are willing to back the changes. For more information on the changes, consult your 2008 Directory and look at Nebraska's length laws. We are trying to get the same laws passed in Kansas.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:52 AM by: Anonymous
Hey Dutton Mt. your email address does not work
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 8:16 AM by: Anonymous
Harvest crews are needed in Dutton, Mt. this year. There are only a couple big harvesters that come here, and they aren't able to keep everyone happy. Email me at nineofus@ymail.com for more info.
Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 9:03 PM by: Anonymous
Hello DavidFarley,
It's your birthday! ...But I guess you knew that already.
Happy Birthday on behalf of everyone on the Greenpeace Forum!
- Eoin (username on the forum: dubsky)
Community Manager
Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 8:22 PM by: Ivor
I am looking for an eight man crew trailer or bigger (washer dryer fridge stove etc) Bumper tow preferably. Thanx Ivor 1403 894 5400
Friday, April 17, 2009 - 12:49 PM by: TZ
MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS OF USCHI:
Have you ever wondered how your costs, as an individual business, compares with the custom harvesting industry's cost? Making money is not as simple as knowing your costs and charging slightly more to garner a profit. If your costs are especially high for the services you provide, the cost-plus-markup process will mean you don't get jobs - you've priced yourself out of the market! If your costs are especially low, you don't maximize profits as you leave money on the table - you could be charging more. Rather, long-run profitability is about being a low-cost operator for the services you render in terms of $/acre, $/hour, or $/bushel. But, to do that, you need to know your costs relative to others, especially for specific categories so that you can focus your effots to continually improve management.
This brings "CHAMPS" into the picture! By participating in this OUTSTANDING program (developed by two Ph.D. agricultural economists from the Kansas State University - Terry Kastens and Kevin Dhuyvetter) you will know your costs relative to the other harvesting businesses who participate. The 2009 harvest will mark the 13th year of this program with USCHI.
Custom harvesting firms that pay the required fees ($175 per year for USCHI members and $200 per year for nonmembers) and return the informational survey forms in a timely manner are considered CHAMP members. For your participation in the program, you will receive a member report showing how your business stands relative to the group as a whole. An example of that report from the 2008 year for harvesters can be downloaded at the CHAMP's website: http://www.aganalysisplus.com/champ/champ.htm or simply click on the "CHAMPS" link found just to the left of this blog. You will also find other informative materials at that site, along with the survey forms that will be required to complete.
If this has sparked some interest in participating in the 2009 CHAMPS program, you can contact Terry Kastens at 785-626-9000 or tkastens@ksu.edu or Kevin Dhuyvetter at 785-532-3527 or kcd@ksu.edu.
Terry and Kevin would like to have all participants for the 2009 harvest CHAMPs program signed up before May 1, 2009. I have a feeling, though, if you're a LITTLE late, they'll be ok with it.
If you're serious about your business........you've GOT to seriously consider this program!
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:18 AM by: Pam
I have a gentleman with a truck and hopper bottom trailer wanting to join a harvest crew for the 2009 season. Contact me at the office for more information.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 8:13 AM by: mowermen
Any info on poss of us coming from New Zealand to follow the USA Canada harvest would be very welcome
25 + yrs experience
Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 11:25 PM by: Anonymous
how is the wheat down around corpus christy and over in la
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 7:19 AM by: Anonymous
I don't know about wheat in the valley but along the red river we have had no rain and a freeze two nights ago. It dont look good.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 12:40 PM by: Anonymous
which valley?
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 10:34 AM by: Anonymous
combines started moving south yesterday what an early start. Jumping the gun or is there wheat to start cutting down in the valley.
Monday, April 06, 2009 - 1:45 PM by: Pam
Please do not use this site to bash other harvesters or their businesses. This is a discussion board for talking back and forth, if you have a problem with a harvester, you need to take it up with them. This is not a sounding board for disgruntled employees. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Friday, April 03, 2009 - 11:49 PM by: Anonymous
I see a few folks are looking for work I am sorry, that I have my crew filled but any ways if your trying and wanting work you can also try www.HPJ.com and click on help wanted ad and also if you had a Aol Im you may even IM them from your account to a cell phone ... best wishes from DCF
Friday, April 03, 2009 - 11:34 PM by: Anonymous
What a night in Houston TX for Friday Mack Down
I was there and my wife and 4 other friends I paid
for by the DCF
Friday, April 03, 2009 - 10:34 PM by: Anonymous
last year I was on a harvest crew from potter NEB and I had got my hands on some barley from a bin in the combine and I had shipped it by mail 22 LBS and this year I took the barley and planted it just on the north side of the Red River of TX and Okl line and it seams to do very well good the wheat is like 4 to 4 1/2 inches tall
and my barley is 5 1/4 inch tall and no I did not poor my Keystone light on it to grow it
and last week I planted 47 pounds of Canola bird seed 250 miles south of the red River TX
and it is showing leafs on the steams and it looks like it just might make it but I will keep you all farmers inform on what and how it makes out for the 2009 ... I will have it tested for the weight and protein
Double DCF
Friday, April 03, 2009 - 10:21 AM by: Mel Nelson
Gentlemen, I'm 58 years old (too old for some). Background, born in Michigan, farm kid, started on a Gleaner E in 1958 or 59, last combine I operated JD 9610 in 2000. Was a harvest foreman on a large southwest Kansas farm and Eastern Cololrado. Been self employed in SW TX since oil crash. I'm out of a job, need back in ag where I belong. Have CDL, will get health papers (750,000 miles OTR). Give me a call 432-238-2076 anytime.
Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 5:43 PM by: Thomas Walsh
Hello, i have JD 9870 and am looking to get some work with a custom crew for the US/Canadian harvest, or harvesting acres directly for farmers myself. Available from start of US harvest to November, if anybody may be interested please contact me at thomaswalsh2000@yahoo.co.uk or on 1-204-281-0500(Canada).
Thank you
Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 4:59 PM by: Anonymous
How do most harvesters deal with payroll and do you need to carry workmans comp?
Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 6:06 AM by: Lora
I have a crew of four drivers with class A cdl's. They are Owner/operators with semi/hopper bottom rigs interested in hooking up with a custom harvester for the 2009 season. If you are looking for a crew willing to travel with you call Lora 319-481-0048
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