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First annual Lipedema Run and Walk held at Cozad Wellness Center
The first annual Cozad lipedema 5K run and walk was held at the Cozad Wellness Center on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Hosted by Sara Drongesen, a new member of the Cozad community, the event’s goal was to raise awareness of lipedema.
Participants gather for the first annual lipedema fun run/walk at the Cozad Wellness Center on Aug. 22. Proceeds from the event went to support awareness of the disease.
Lipedema is a rare chronic disease that primarily affects women. Women who have it often develop pear shaped bodies, smaller waists and bigger legs and unusually textured skin.
Drongesen has lived with the disease for many years and when her daughter approached her about hosting a charity run to raise awareness of the disease she agreed.
The first annual lipedema run started and finished in front of Cozad Wellness Center on Aug. 22.
Participants arrived at the Cozad Wellness Center by 9 am on Saturday, after making sure they were registered, they received a shirt and were escorted to their chosen path. 5K runners took to the streets, starting and ending in front of the Wellness Center while walkers utilized the inside track.
Erica Wieseler and Kate Brummer run to support lipedema awareness Saturday in Cozad.
Drongesen’s family came into town to support her and the race.
For more information about lipedema, she recommends people visit lipedema.org, thelipedemaproject.org, talklipedema.org and pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
The United States is set to formally recognize the disease in 2027 and Drongesen hopes that when this occurs insurance companies will start providing for treatment and surgeries.
At the moment, anyone with lipedema must pay for their procedures out of pocket as insurance does not cover them.
A group of participants gather with Sara Drongesen, far left, before taking to the Wellness Center indoor track to raise awareness of Lipedema.
Around Town
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS
Lexington Area Farmer's Market at 237 Hardware on Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m.
Lexington Optimist Club Game Day Tailgate Friday, Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Ray Ehlers Stadium. Pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookie and drink for $5. Proceeds got to Operation Santa Claus.
Join the Orthman Community YMCA for their Tissues for Teachers Drive Aug. 1-31. Donate four boxes of tissues and get a $15 gift card to the YMCA.
Celebrate 50 years with Lexington Regional Health Center Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, campus tours, meet the team and giveaways. Register to win the KRVN Diamond Anniversary drive prizes.
Mobile Food Pantry Thursday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Dawson County Fairgrounds.
Nebraska State Rodeo Finals Sept. 11-13 at Dawson County Fairgrounds; Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. with steer roping at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Lexington Area Christian Women's Connection presents "Guest Night" Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Kirk's. Speaker is Jan Schiferl of Fordyce, Nebraska.
Lexington Optimist Club and Heartland Chevrolet 29th Annual Golf Tournament four-man scramble Saturday, Sept. 28 at Lakeside Golf Club with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and tee time at 9:30 a.m. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 1. For questions call Nick Reynolds at 308-325-0016 or Jeremy Roberts at 308-325-5473.
Remembering 9/11 concert featuring The Chad Lee Band Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Kirkpatrick Memorial Park Veterans Pavilion from 7-9 p.m.
GriefShare Support Group meetings will be held Aug. 20 to Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (201 E. Eighth St.). Enter at the east sliding doors. For information contact Luann McBride at 308-325-4148 or by email: luannmcbride@hotmail.com
Parkview Baptist Church holds a food pantry every third Saturday of the month at the Refuge Building (1105 Park St.) in Lexington.
The Dawson County History Museum is hosting “Coffee with Carol” the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Lexington Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at the Lexington Grand Generation Center.
Lexington Rotary Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at Dawson County Annex Building at noon. For more information or to join call 308-325-7006.
The Dawson County Democrats meet at 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at the Los Jalapeños Restaurant.
American Legion in Lexington meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles.
WIC Clinic Sites, Dawson County: Lexington – Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Building, 931 W. Seventh St., Tuesday through Thursday the first 4 full weeks for each month.
RYDE Transit — Public Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a ride in Dawson County or Lexington call 308-324-3670. Public Transportation is easy to ride and open to everyone.
COZAD HAPPENINGS
Stop by Wilson Public Library any time during regular hours began Aug. 3, to complete a Catch the Crayons Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a challenge at the front desk and find all 12 crayons for a treat through Aug. 31.
Harvest Moon Arts Festival Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the Green Space.
Cozad Community Leaders window decorating contest, windows must be decorated by Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Theme: Party in the USA. To enter email: cozadcommunityleaders@gmail.com or text Mel at 308-325-6913.
Hay Days Parade "Party in the USA" Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m.
Maker Market is held every Tuesday until Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Green Space, east of 222 Hardware.
The Writing Society meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Wilson Public Library. Open to all writers of all levels and genres.
Blood Pressure Clinic at the Cozad Grand Generation Center the third Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center has Home Delivered Meals to the Community Monday — Friday. If you would like to receive Home Delivered Meals or would like to pick up a Curbside Meal at 410 W. Ninth St. from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., please call us at 308-784-2747 by 9:30 a.m. that morning, so we can arrange everything for your convenience.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center Bus is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a ride in Cozad call 308-784-2747.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGS
2026 Harvest Festival Parade "A Tradition We Love!" Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. on Lake Avenue.
2026 Harvest Festival Arts in the Park Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ehmen Park.
2026 Harvest Festival Car Show Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ehmen Park.
Thankful Run 5k Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health. Fee: $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Register by Nov. 21.
AREA HAPPENINGS
2026 Central Nebraska Go Red for Women Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at the Younes Conference Center. Register at heart.org/centralnegored. For more information call 402-875-7382.
Elm Creek Show and Shine Saturday, Aug. 29 in downtown Elm Creek from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Empowered Caregiver Conference Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Plains Health, 601 W. Leota St., North Platte. Registration is required, text Heather with questions 402-430-9684.
ON THE BIG SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $6, Students/Senior Citizens $5, Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"The Odyssey" (R) - Aug. 26; Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Minions 3" (PG) - Aug. 28-30, Sept. 2; Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
COZAD
Fox Theater, 100 E. Eighth St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $9, Student/Seniors/Military $8, 5 and under $6.50, Matinee (all ages) $6.50
SHOWTIMES:
"Spider Man Brand New Day" (PG-13) - Aug. 25-27; Tuesday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
"End of Oak Street" (PG-13) - Aug. 25-27; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
"Paw Patrol The Dino Movie" (G) - Aug. 25-27; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"Coyote vs. Acme" (PG) - Aug. 28 - Sept. 3; Friday at 7:20 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:20 and 7:20 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"Dog Stars" (R) - Aug. 28 - Sept. 3; Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Coyote vs. Acme" (PG) - Aug. 28-30; Thursday/Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Lexington Public Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Sunday: Closed. Watch for lots of fun programs and activities this summer. Also, we are continuing curbside services; call the library at 308-324-2151 for information.
Novel Stitchers meets on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the Board Room of the Library.
Storytime meets at the Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Wilson Public Library normal hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Public and private meetings have resumed, with 24-hour notice appreciated. Limits to how many attendees based upon room need, what equipment is available and other restrictions can be found by calling us at 308-784-2019 or stopping at the front desk. Normal policies about room rental can be found under Policies at wilsonpubliclibrary.org.
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER
The exercise room is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
TUESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco
2:30 p.m. - Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
THURSDAY
12:45 p.m. - Farkle
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bridge
FRIDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Homemade bread every day. Choice of skim, 2% or chocolate milk. No reservations are needed except for large groups. Serving time: 11:30 a.m. Please call 308-324-2498 by 10 a.m. for delivery or carryout meals.
TUESDAY
Bacon Wrapped Pork Kebobs, Au Gratin Potatoes, Spinach, Apple Slices
WEDNESDAY
Delicious Beef Casserole, OJ with Beets, Lima Beans, Juice Cup
THURSDAY
Chicken Alfredo, Roasted Cauliflower, Italian Green Beans, Pineapple
FRIDAY
Potato Bar, Meat Sauce, Baked Potato, Broccoli and Cheese, Bread Stick, Dessert
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER
When Cozad schools are closed due to inclement weather, the center will also be closed. Check KRVN or the TV for weather related closings.
TUESDAY
8 p.m. - Tourism Meeting
Noon - Rotary
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
12:30 p.m. - Pinochle
THURSDAY
1 p.m. - Bridge Marathon
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Apricots, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Beef and Noodles, Cucumber Salad, Broccoli, Pineapple, Ice Cream
THURSDAY
Smothered Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Ice Cream
FRIDAY
Cabbage Rolls, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Cobbler
FARNAM SENIOR CENTER
The center will be closed on Fridays until further notice. When Eustis-Farnam Schools are closed due to the weather, the Senior Center will also be closed. Call ahead by 9:30 a.m. to get a meal 308-569-2359.
TUESDAY
Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Goulash, Lettuce Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Apricots, Garlic Bread
THURSDAY
BBQ Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Broccoli Salad, Pears
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
All meals are served with vegetables, fruit and a sweet item. All meals are subject to change without notice. Please call by 10 a.m. for your reservation 308-785-2500. Suggested meal price is $8 for 60 and above and $9 for under 60.
TUESDAY
Italian Sausage and Veggies
WEDNESDAY
Smothered Burritos
THURSDAY
Pork Burgers
FRIDAY
Chicken Salad Wrap
ORGANIZATIONS
It Works Group: AA meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at 303 E. Sixth St., in Lexington.
First Christian Church NA: meets Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays at 8 p.m. 1206 N. Erie St., in Lexington.
Westside Group: AA/NA: open meeting on Monday and Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. Meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 105 E. 17th St., Lexington, use the south door.
Women's Group: meets every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on the second floor lounge at the Dawson County Courthouse (700 N. Washington St.)
Celebrate Recovery: Meetings at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Parkview Baptist Church’s Refuge Building (1105 Park St., Lexington) Contact: 308-324-4410.
Four Roads Group AA: meetings are held on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Fridays from 7-8 p.m. and Sundays from 7 p.m. at 1801 W. 18th St., in Lexington.
Grupo Lexington AA (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Saturdays from 8-9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon at 114 W. 6th St. in Lexington.
Group Nueva Vida Lexington (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. at 114 W. Eighth St., in Lexington.
Full of Grace: Meetings from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Nazarene Church at 919 H St., in Cozad.
Southview Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1804 Papio Lane in Cozad.
SMART Recovery meets at St. Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 905 East 13th St., Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sumner AA Group: meets Sundays and Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. at 205 E. Fifth Avenue, in Sumner. For more information call 308-325-5827.
Bertrand Thurs Night Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Hope Lutheran Church, 74094 Road 436 in Smithfield. Call 308-785-3567 or 308-472-3376.
Odie Group AA/NA: meetings at 8 p.m. on Sundays in Elwood at 501 Calvert Avenue.
Pony Express Group AA: meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church (515 18th St.) in Gothenburg.
Thirsty Thursday by the Cemetery: Meetings held on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church (2002 27th St.) in Gothenburg.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meetings are held the second Thursday each month at 2 p.m. at Lexington Regional Health Center (1201 N. Erie St., Lexington). For more information contact Dixie Menke at 308-325-5350.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Immunization Clinic, first and third Mondays every month: Open 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. by appointment at 931 W. Seventh St., Lexington. Previous vaccination records required. Contact 308-325-3436 or 308-325-3169.
Dawson/Gosper County CASA: seeking Volunteers. CASA Volunteers are everyday people from all walks of life, who advocate through the court system in the interests of children. Contact 308-324-7364.
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Wiley Canyon Ultra race hosts inaugural event Aug. 29 starting at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park
Prairie Sky Gravel, LLC, is set to debut the Wiley Canyon Ultra race in Lexington on Aug. 29.
The event will start at 5 a.m., and finish when the last racer crosses the line at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park.
“The purpose of the Wiley Canyon Ultra is to provide new and seasoned runners with the opportunity to finish an ultramarathon or challenge themselves to finish a 5K or a 10K,” said Joel Kinney, race director. “Prairie Sky Gravel, LLC, was formed to bring gravel racing and endurance sporting events to central Nebraska.
“This race provides the Lexington community with an opportunity to showcase what is great about our town. Right now, the majority of participants running this race are from out of town and represent seven states.”
Racers are coming from Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Tennessee to compete in the 35-mile race.
The route is dedicated to showing off Lexington and rural Dawson County and travels Wiley Canyon Road. It will start and finish at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park in Lexington.
“The course is an out and back through rural Dawson County by way of the scenic Wiley Canyon Road. Wiley Canyon Road is the primary focus of the race, showcasing the beautiful sandhills, fresh air and open sky. It is unique to Dawson County and provides runners with the opportunity to finish an ultramarathon,” Kinney said.
The 35-mile race is a competitive event with separate men’s and women’s divisions. All participants who complete the race will receive a finisher’s medal, while trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers.
Noncompetitive 5K and 10K events are also being held, which Kinney said are meant to provide runners with the opportunity to hone their skills, set personal records, achieve personal goals and be part of the Ultra community.
“Typically, the runner who signs up for an ultramarathon began their running journey by running a 5K or 10K event,” Kinney said. “Everyone is welcome at the Wiley Canyon Ultra!”
El Sazon Taquizas food truck will be at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park on race day, along with Lali's Cafe, which will be serving coffee and energy fusions.
Kinney encourages everyone to “come out and cheer on the runners, support local business, and get yourself lunch and a beverage.”
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‘It’s hard work': Nebraska’s summertime rite of passage is quietly fading
On a warm July morning, three busloads of young people ranging in age from 14 to 25 roll through flashing yellow traffic lights before dawn in Kearney.
Mckinley Segelke of Minden, Neb., pulls a tassel from a cornstalk. The detasseling rite of passage has begun to fade among young Nebraskans.
It’s necessary to get ahead of the blistering summer sun. For the next four to eight hours, these workers will carry out a summer job long considered a rite of passage for young Nebraskans: Corn detasseling.
For decades, this intense work has been a summer staple for thousands of kids growing up in rural Nebraska. Because it’s a short three-to-four-week gig, detasseling has typically attracted high schoolers or college students looking to earn some quick cash.
But this rite of passage has begun to wane in recent years.
Fewer young Nebraskans are detasseling as more migrant workers pick up the work, according to data collected under a Nebraska law that was passed in 2024 to help document the shift. One ag researcher says labor market trends show young people increasingly eyeing jobs in retail or food service where they can earn comparable pay for easier work.
“We’ve just had a shift in the community since 2020,” said Shannon Sand, an associate extension educator with the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “You can make $17 an hour working at McDonald's.”
Brian Hagan, owner of Hagan Detasseling in Buffalo County, has seen this trend play out firsthand. As soon as his busloads of young workers arrive at the fields, they unload and immediately head to the corn rows. They work hard and fast to cover as much acreage as they can with fewer workers.
“We used to do 2,500 acres when we had 180 kids,” Hagan said. “Now we're doing 1,000 (acres) just because of the shrinkage of numbers.”
On a hazy, humid July 30 morning, Hagan detasselers stopped to visit and headed down the field for their next row assignments. Rain overnight in the Minden area and earlier irrigation made rain coats or plastic garbage bags important gear for walking through the cornfield.
Today, Hagan Detasseling is down to about 75 hands. Fredrick Harbols, 20, is one of them. He sets down a large water jug at the start of his row, then gets to work. He moves at an intense pace, extending his arms on each side and plucking stringy tassels from the tops of corn stalks as he moves.
His gloved fingers easily identify a tassel, before ripping the v-shaped corn stalk and throwing it to the ground. It happens in less than a second.
“The first time you go through it, you're not going to get every tassel,” Harbols said. “You may think you are, but you're not going to.”
Harbols has been at this for years. He picked up the summer job for the first time at 13 years old as a way to make some extra money.
“It is like the perfect summertime job, in my opinion,” Harbols said. “I had four older siblings that all did it, so I kind of knew about it growing up. I just got in line and followed my siblings.”
A fading tradition
The need for detasseling arose in the 1940s, when Nebraska farmers discovered they could get better yields from their seed corn through hybridization. By selectively breeding corn stalks to weed out the undesirable traits, farms can produce at least 20% more corn on 25% fewer acres than in 1930, according to the USDA.
That requires keeping the hybrid corn pure. For decades, producers have employed teenagers from nearby towns to pull corn tassels in the summer before cross pollination happens.
Drey Sanchez has been detasseling for 11 years, since he was 14 years old, doing the work that he finds rewarding but hard. Now he’s in his final year of college and is ready to get out.
“I use this money to live off of throughout the year,” Sanchez said. “It really works out for me as a college student. … It's quick. It's good money.”
In the field, the workers are required to cover nearly every inch of their body, from long pants and shirts to gloves and hats with netting that protect the face. Some wear bandanas around their necks and trash bag ponchos over their clothes to keep out the morning dew.
“There's been many times where I wish I could take a break, but I won't let myself,” Sanchez said. “I could easily take breaks, but I choose not to.”
A bit of competition runs among the detasselers to see who can cover the most acreage in a given day. Their pay varies based on their experience and amount of acreage covered.
Hagan Detasseling starts at $100 an acre. For returning workers, that’s bumped to $105 an acre. Anyone who has worked four seasons or more will earn $110 an acre.
Daily for about three weeks in July and early August, detasselers board Hagan buses at 5:30 a.m. - three at Kearney and one at Minden - to arrive at an area cornfield by sunrise. On most days, they detassel in more than one field and work until early afternoon.
In 2025, Sanchez says he made over $5,000 for about three weeks of work.
“It was a really good year,” he said.
Some young Nebraskans are still getting into detasseling. Braden Swartz, 15, signed up to work with the Hagans for the first time this season. He recently moved to Kearney from Grand Island and says his mom encouraged him to take up detasseling – a family tradition – as a way to save money and meet new people.
Swartz expects to take home just under $1,000 this season, enough to start saving for his first car.
“I don’t have to do this job, but I want to do it,” he said.
‘Harder to hire people’
Hagan, the company owner, said the steady pay and less demanding work offered by chain restaurants and retail stores is drawing young people away from detasseling. He’s been in the business for more than 20 years, since he and his wife acquired Gardner Detasseling in 2003.
When he got his start in the business, Hagan said he was one of three detasseling contractors in the Kearney area. Each company would hire nearly 200 young people to work the fields. There was so much interest from locals, each company had its own waitlist for applicants they couldn’t afford to hire.
Now, Hagan said, his is the last detasseling business in Buffalo County. Hagan said he attributes the shift to Nebraska’s rising minimum wage, which has incrementally increased from $9 to $15 an hour since 2023.
“It's hard work, you have to get up early, and you're out here walking the mud,” Hagan said. “It’s getting harder and harder to hire people.”
Sand, who researches ag labor in the state, said there is a shrinking pool of young Nebraskans who are willing to work farm jobs.
“You have a lot of people that just do not want to do hard labor, which is fair,” Sand said. “But the labor still has to be done.”
Detasselers mostly wear their own clothes, such as long pants and tennis shoes. They also are provided safety equipment by Hagan Detasseling that includes orange wide-brimed hats with face netting and protective glasses.
In 2024, the Nebraska Legislature passed a law in response to the labor trend that requires producers to report how many acres of their corn were detasseled by local workers and how many were worked by migrant laborers.
The first report was released in September 2024, indicating that slightly more acres of corn in the state were detasseled by locals than migrants.
Hagan said he expects his crew will be slightly smaller next year and the year after that. He expects to reduce the number of acres he detassels accordingly.
Sanchez recognizes it has become more work.
“It is probably more work than what it used to be,” he said. “This is probably my last year. I’ve done it enough.”
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