Harvest Smarter: The Case for Custom Harvesters

XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast

Could hiring a custom harvester transform your farming operation? Chad Olsen of Olsen Custom Farms and XtremeAg farmer Lee Lubbers share their insights with Damian Mason in this compelling episode. Chad’s team harvests crops across 17 states, using 90 combines and 80 semi trucks operated by 150 employees. Lee explains how partnering with Chad has boosted efficiency, freed up working capital, and reduced his farm’s financial strain. With on-farm economics tightening, could outsourcing your harvest make more sense than owning your own equipment? Tune in to explore the costs, benefits, and economic realities of custom harvesting.