Tag: farming
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Tech Advancements in Agriculture
How the agriculture industry in the Midwest is rapidly adapting to new developments that make farming more efficient Discover the latest agricultural job opportunities in the Midwest, driven by emerging ag tech innovations. With advancements in technology, the agricultural industry is rapidly evolving, creating new roles and expanding career possibilities. Learn how these cutting-edge developments…
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Farming outside the lines
New farmers are rethinking traditional practices to break into an otherwise cost-prohibitive industry. If you’re trying to start your own farm, finding the right piece of land for the right price can seem impossible. Jordan and Whitney Clasen found themselves looking at land with a million-dollar-plus price tag—well outside of their budget. Jordan had started…
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One fish, two fish, red fish, warehouse fish?
Despite the recent drought, the Midwest is producing fresh produce and fish—indoors. 2023 was a rough year for Iowa. According to an Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) water summary update, the state experienced its third consecutive year in a drought. As the world’s leading producer of corn, this has major implications for agriculture—but the…
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The Rise of Midwest Hops Farms
As Josh Christensen walks around his farm, the evolution of the hops industry is apparent all around him. For starters, his farm, Christensen Hop Farm, is in Nebraska. A few years ago, that didn’t seem possible (more on that in a bit). Soon, the dozens of poles with wires strung between them, which come in…
