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Teen corn detasseling jobs in Nebraska are facing a major labor crunch, with participation down 40% from a decade ago as fewer teens take up the grueling summer work. Farmers are scrambling to adapt, turning to mechanical pollination and tougher weed control methods to keep crops thriving. Officials like Sheriff Ben Houchin and State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh are sounding the alarm, urging community vigilance while highlighting how this workforce gap is reshaping Nebraska’s agricultural backbone.

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