Celebrated Husker Harvest Days showcases voluminous farm equipment

Amy Hadachek
Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021

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Cash Weston, 5, and his brother Cord Enjoy check out the recently released Massey-Ferguson 8S Tractor at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 15. Dad Cole and Ggrandpa Clay farm corn and soybeans in Greenwood, Neb.

Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

After COVID shutdown events last year, a sunny, breezy Wednesday at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 15 brought many to the 600-acre farm show in Grand Island, Neb.

Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

FFA Students share T-Shirt messages while strolling Husker Harvest Days.

Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

A Mother Bin, a large portable grain bin was on display in Grand Island.

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Amy Hadachek

With anticipation mounting to see the latest sleek, impactful farm implements, the massive 600-acre, three-day Husker Harvest Days farm show near Grand Island, Nebraska brought the crowds of farmers, ranchers, FFA students and many others Sept. 14-16, and event organizers are as happy as the visitors.

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Husker Harvest Days recap (7).JPG — Farmers check out Gleaner’s S97 Super Series combine at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 15.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Husker Harvest Days recap (6).JPG — John Deere debuted a massive double wing range on its draper header at Husker Harvest Days.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Husker Harvest Little Adalyn Sleeping.JPG — A day well done: 2-year-old Adalyn of Utica, Neb., sleeps soundly after enjoying everything possible at Husker Harvest Days.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.