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Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.
A new analysis from SPN's sister publication, The Flatwater Free Press, shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors. Business leaders are diagnosing why — and hoping new efforts will reverse the…
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5mPrairie Portraits: Taylor Korensky
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5mPrairie Portraits: Corrine Wardian
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2mApply by Sept. 30 for the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge to get feedback and commitments on agtech
The FTAC, part of the 2026 Spur AgConverge conference, flips the pitch competition format and lets farmers take the lead. They give direct feedback during roundtables with startups and can receive cash prizes to commit to adopt new tech from a chosen startup.
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6mPrairie Portraits: Aaron Parker
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