Shattuck, OK: Custom Cutting is the kind of business where you work according to the weather. Sunday night we had a heavy, 2 inch rain. Since then, every evening seems to bring a drizzle, just enough to keep us down for the following day. Tuesday...
Growing up in a harvesting family gives you quite a unique perspective on life. Making a 9 hour drive is viewed as “nothing” and traveling 700 miles in a weekend isn’t given a second thought. Devouring a burrito one-handed while driving a combine is no big deal and...
This video is not the typical load on the semi. With the poor wheat conditions, the wheat does not weigh as much as it should and we can fill it from front to back making sure the load is under the legal weight limits. Check out...
We have made it to the home stretch here in Hobart, Okla. Today started with around 250 acres left to cut and ended with only about 100. Now I know what you're thinking; why the lack of progress? With two combines, we should be able...
Shattuck, OK: The Z Crew has been in the field for two and a half days and it already feels like it's been a month. It is amazing how fast we get back into the groove of wheat harvest. Mom and Dad wake up, makes...
As soon as we finished up our 70 acre field we headed back to Elk City. Dan had a little bit of trouble along the way. Picture this: 102 degree day and sweat dripping from your forehead. The only relief is the hot wind blowing across your...
Hoffman Harvesting has been off the grid for a little while but it is for very good reasons. Not often do we drop everything in the midst of harvest- weddings and birthdays included- to take a flight home. However, a very important test had me...
The phrase "widdle away" is one my Dad has always used. It's not his trademark, but it is definitely in his top-5 favorite phrases. To us, it means that we are able to get work accomplished consistently day to day. It basically sums up what...
Ever wonder what it's like to be in a wheat field? Here is what I see every day along the harvest trail. Check out my new video! Be safe and God bless! For more videos from All Aboard, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/AllAboardTour All Aboard Wheat Harvest is sponsored by High Plains...
Duke, Okla. – Last weekend our crew encountered many rain showers and were shut down for a couple days due to the high moisture of the wheat. Since that time, the weather has turned very hot, making for long work days in the field. Roland...
