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Job opportunities expand within Nebraska’s ethanol industry

Nebraska’s ethanol industry has helped create a number of employment opportunities in the state. University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Tim Meyer says there were more than 1,800 ethanol-related jobs between 2021 and 2023. “It’s about 75 jobs per plant. There’s a range of from...

Rollins comments on USDA job cuts at Commodity Classic

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA continues to evaluate President Trump’s job cuts within the agency. “This is an extremely aggressive effort that I fully support, but in being so aggressive there will be mistakes made and there have been mistakes made.” Speaking to...

Town hall meeting addresses funding freeze and job cuts

The Trump administration’s recent round of funding freezes and job cuts is being felt by farmers.  Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Tommy Enright tells Brownfield Farmers Union is hearing from concerned members affected by the federal cuts. “We thought it was time to get people together,...

StartUp Hutch Announces Leadership Transition, Two Job Openings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, a leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Reno County, announces an upcoming leadership transition and two exciting job opportunities to further its mission of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.Jackson Swearer, who has served...

Iowa job losses connected to downturn in farm economy

The down farm economy is taking a toll on employment in at least one Midwestern state. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz says recent analysis shows the downturn could claim more than 11,000 jobs in the state. “With a $1.5 billion...

Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will...

Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of...