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Go-To-Market Strategies for AgTech Startup Founders- Webinar Archive
The Combine hosted a webinar on October 7, 2026 featuring Patrick Honcoop, AgTech business development expert and founder of AgTech-Pro, for a founder-focused look at how to bring AgTech products to market and scale them across borders. Most founders know their technology but wrestle with the harder question of how to actually commercialize it. Patrick has spent his career on that problem. He co-created 365FarmNet, one of Europe's leading farm management ecosystems, built CLA
Oct 231 min read


Financial Strategies for Successful Businesses- Webinar Archive
The Combine hosted a webinar on September 24, 2026, featuring Stephanie Dinger of Union Bank & Trust. Financial Strategies for Successful Businesses is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners gain confidence in managing their finances and planning for the future. During this session, we will discuss how to understand key financial statements, improve cash flow, evaluate financing options, and implement strategies that support profitability and growth. The goa
Oct 51 min read


Robotics Conversation Series: Greenfield Robotics- Webinar Archive
The Combine hosted a webinar on September 23, 2026, featuring Clint Brauer, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Greenfield Robotics, as part of our Ag Robotics Conversation Series. The discussion features how Greenfield is deploying fleets of robots in real fields, what it takes to build farmer-first autonomous technology, and where he sees robotics and regenerative agriculture heading next. Please view a recording of the webinar below: To view upcoming webinars and event
Oct 51 min read


Robotics Conversation Series: Marble Technologies- Webinar Archive
The Combine hosted a webinar on August 5, 2026, featuring Chafik Barbar of Marble Technologies. Chafik discusses how problems in the beef processing industry were identified, how the company serves customers, and how they've built robots in the agriculture industry. Please view a recording of the webinar below: To view upcoming webinars and events from The Combine, please click here.
Aug 241 min read


Farmgate Technology- Webinar Archive
This webinar was presented on August 19, 2026, hosted by The Combine, and features Spencer Stensrude of Ag Ventures Alliance. Spencer discusses what is REAL vs. what is hype in AgTech today, what we can expect for the future of AgTech, and how AgTech coincides with other industries. Please view a recording of the webinar below: To view upcoming webinars and events from The Combine, please click here.
Aug 241 min read


Late-Stage AgTech Investment- Webinar Archive
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.
Aug 141 min read


White Paper: Nebraska and the Midwest AgTech Ecosystem: Benchmarking Innovation Investment and Translation Gaps
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
Jul 312 min read


What the Most Progressive Farms are Doing with AI- Webinar Archive
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
Jul 291 min read


From Lab to Field: Nurturing AgTech Innovations Through Incubator Programs
AgTech - the current buzzword in startup circles that encompasses innovators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists alike.
Sep 18, 20233 min read


Building the Future of Ranching with Jack Keating from Corral
In the heart of the Midwest, amidst the plains of Nebraska, one entrepreneur is redefining ranching and agriculture through technology.
Sep 18, 20233 min read


The Rise of Nebraska and the Midwest in AgTech Innovation
The agricultural sector is facing significant challenges, from economics to population growth to environmental impacts.
Aug 16, 20234 min read


5 Benefits of Using The Combine for Your AgTech Startup
A lot goes into building a successful AgTech startup, from developing an innovative product to securing funding and making important busines
Jul 21, 20233 min read


The Key Strategies of a Successful AgTech Startup by Josh DeMers, Program Manager at The Combine
Every company's path to success to different. There are no hacks, no quick fixes, or easy ways to find the way to winning. There are...
Jun 2, 20232 min read


3 Things Startups Should Do Before Fundraising
Fundraising - a key milestone in every startup's journey. Starting a new venture and trying to find funding can be an intimidating...
May 15, 20232 min read


3 Essential Tips for Startups Just Starting
The road from launch to great success requires strategy, connections, and innovation. We have some tips for you.
Apr 30, 20232 min read


Building an AgTech Startup with Jackson Stansell of Sentinel Fertigation
From playing football at Harvard to building an AgTech startup in Nebraska, Jackson Stansell of Sentinel Fertigation shares his...
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Intellectual Property 101 Seminar Hosted by Suiter Swantz and The Combine
Join us for a webinar on intellectual property, specifically tailored for startups. Learn about the ins and outs of IP law, and gain the nec
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Climate-Smart Commodities Partnerships in Nebraska
18 projects were listed with Nebraska as their primary state. This effort will expand markets for America’s climate-smart commodities...
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Fertilizer Innovation in Nebraska: Start-up to Scale-up
This Insights Report was created as part of the CRU Fertilizer Agritech Forum presentation from The Combine Global Pressure around...
Sep 20, 20224 min read


The Future of Planting: Emerging Farming Technologies to Keep an Eye On
For both necessity and profitability, the farming industry has come to incorporate technology to increase yields and improve efficiency...
Jun 27, 20223 min read
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