detasseling

Long, hot days are no match for a properly prepared Outfield Detasseling crew.

Long, hot days are no match for a properly prepared Outfield Detasseling crew.

Detasseling season tops off despite weather worries

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Local youth from a range of ages have officially begun what many consider a summertime rite of passage in rural Nebraska -- detasseling season. As a reminder, detasseling is the process of removing the pollen-producing flowers, or “the tassel,” from the tops of corn plants.
Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Another detasseling season underway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The 2021 detasseling season is well underway, with another year of early mornings, heat and towering corn to overcome. Like every other season, this one comes with its fair share of challenges.
Steve Koepke has announced the sale of Outfield Detasseling to Darin Garfield and Jeremy Dubas.

Steve Koepke has announced the sale of Outfield Detasseling to Darin Garfield and Jeremy Dubas.

Outfield Detasseling has new owners

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A changing of the guard was announced this week at Outfield Detasseling, LLC, with founder/owner Steve Koepke selling the business to long-time detasseling managers and partners Jeremy Dubas and Darin Garfield.