USDA Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Haldrup USA Corp for a self-propelled forage plot harvester valued at $349,406.54, with an award date of September 28, 2026 and completion deadline of April 30, 2027. The harvester will be delivered to Logan, Utah, and features integrated weighing, sample processing, and online NIR measurement capabilities. Key specifications include a 1,510 mm cutting width double knife cutter bar, 1,200-liter weighing hopper with electronic scale, 270 mm sample chopper with hydraulically driven auger, and online NIR measurement system with dual-beam diode array spectrometer. The engine is a 2.9-liter turbocharged diesel with 24 VDC electrical system and permanent hydrostatic four-wheel drive. The award was made on a firm fixed-price basis following solicitation closing September 25, 2026.