The Combine hosted a webinar featuring Bryce Wilberding of Lewis and Clark Ventures focused on late-stage AgTech investment. Bryce discussed the Lewis and Clark investment strategy, the qualities that late-stage investors may seek in startup founders, the AgTech investment environment, and more! This webinar was hosted by The Combine on August 11, 2026. Please view a recording of the webinar below: To view upcoming webinars and events from The Combine, please click here.

Ankit Chandra, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ishani Lal, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Brennan Costello, Invest Nebraska Read the full paper HERE: Find an abbreviated version of the paper with key insights HERE: Abstract: Agricultural innovation is central to the sustainable transformation of food systems, yet the capital that finances it is unevenly distributed relative to where food is produced. This paper develops a diagnostic framework for measuring this mismatch and ap

The Combine hosted a webinar featuring Matt Boos of Agrigrowth on June 4, 2026. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but most farms are still trying to figure out what actually matters, what is just hype, and where to even begin. In this practical, real-world webinar, agribusiness consultant Matt Boos will break down how progressive farms are beginning to use AI to save time, improve decision-making, strengthen communication, and reduce the mental load that many operators

For decades, feedyards improved feed trucks one step at a time. ALA Engineering asked a different question: what if you started over? Built in Nebraska and developed alongside producers, the company's autonomous feed truck is designed to help feedyards address labor challenges without disrupting the way they operate.

A Combine Feature Story with MTE Biotech At the end of an ethanol process, something predictable happens. Even after hours of refining, fermenting, and separating, plant material still exits the system without being fully converted. Not because it lacks value, but because the biology powering the process has reached its limit. Operators watch it happen every day. The process performs exactly as designed, but existing biological tools can only go so far, leaving potential behi

Landoption’s story reflects what The Combine stands for: real innovators solving real problems in agriculture. Not by disrupting what works, but by strengthening it. Not by replacing relationships, but by making them more powerful. As new opportunities and challenges emerge across ag, The Combine continues to be where Nebraska innovators come together to build what’s next, just like Landoption did.

The Combine welcomes Ag4UP as a Statewide Sponsor. Through Ag4UP’s mission to assist businesses in navigating the agricultural industry and The Combine’s mission to support AgTech entrepreneurs, partnership is a natural fit.

We welcome Central Valley Ag (CVA) as a sponsor at The Combine. As a leading agricultural cooperative based in Nebraska, CVA brings a...

Nebraska-based irrigation efficiency technology startup announces a $400,000 pre-seed fund round to advance its irrigation analytics platfor

Farmstead Sense is developing spot and spray technology for pivot irrigation systems.

Kearney, Neb., April 05, 2024 – Bullseye Gx announced today the launch of its genetic testing service focused on supporting the needs of...

Bullseye GX is breaking barriers in the realm of targeted genetic testing, providing livestock producers with vital data.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Director of Agriculture Sherry Vinton visit The Combine AgTech Incubator to learn about...

The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and Invest Nebraska released their first “Nebraska agtech startup ecosystem map” in 2021....

In a world that continually seeks innovation, DARO emerges as a revolutionary force in farm resiliency, leveraging insights gained during...

IANR at UNL has been a cornerstone of agricultural innovation and education since its inception in 1973.

In the world of cattle ranching, precision and efficiency are key. Keeping track of livestock, ensuring accurate counts, and identifying pot

Nationwide network to create a fertile, productive, and inclusive national ecosystem to accelerate innovation in agrifood tech

AgTech - the current buzzword in startup circles that encompasses innovators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists alike.

In the heart of the Midwest, amidst the plains of Nebraska, one entrepreneur is redefining ranching and agriculture through technology.