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Western Michigan University's Hydro Field Camp Class of 2026
Training the next generation

"The Road Not Planned"  Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
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From Trade Wars to the Rig Floor: What the Global Potash Scramble Means for U.S. Drillers and Groundwater

Domestic potash could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fertilizer supplies, but expanding production will require specialized drilling, solution mining and rigorous groundwater protection.
John Oldani
John Oldani
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As geopolitical whiplash highlights America's 90% reliance on imported potash, unlocking domestic reserves comes down to solution mining, deep injection wells, and protecting shallow aquifers.
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The Anthropology of Drilling: A Field Guide for Drillers, Engineers, Scientists, and GCs

Part 1: Subterranean Primates: Field Notes on the Toolmaking, Habitat Modification, and Social Dynamics of Drillers
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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What happens when engineers, scientists and GCs step into the natural habitat of Homo Sapiens Drillerus? Mud flies, field instincts take over and engineered plans meet what the ground is actually willing to give you. Take a humorous trip inside drill crew culture and discover why respecting the experience at the controls can help keep projects moving.


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