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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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Pete Byer of Summit Drilling, Luke Mishu of M&W Drilling, Sam Connelly of Connelly and Associates, and Greg Smith of Pontil Drilling Services
Overheard at Drill Expo 2026

The Real Cost of Doing Business: Leadership, Scaling, and the Professional Driller

Drilling leaders say sustainable growth depends on disciplined scaling, stronger accountability, workforce development and a culture that values people as much as production.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Four environmental drilling executives share how hidden downtime, owner burnout, rapid expansion and changing workforce expectations are redefining what it takes to build a resilient, professional drilling company.


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Old Pipes

Are We Developing Thermal Energy Infrastructure While the Grid Dies? The Case for Immediate Deployment

Geothermal’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s getting thermal infrastructure in place before building owners are forced to replace aging HVAC systems.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Thermal energy networks could ease grid strain and accelerate building decarbonization, but deployment must move faster. Industry leaders say utilities, policymakers and contractors need committed infrastructure pipelines before critical replacement windows close.
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