Awards spotlight for Grain Weevil and AgZen

Nebraska Ag expo honors Ag innovation leaders

Highlighting the spirit of innovation within the agricultural sector, the Nebraska Ag Expo's Innovation After Hours brought together over 150 representatives from startups, investment firms, and agricultural enterprises.

This gathering, facilitated by notable sponsors including Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association and Invest Nebraska, aimed to propel the industry forward through collaborative innovation and recognition of groundbreaking technologies.

In a highly anticipated Startup Showcase, six innovative companies vied for accolades and financial rewards, presenting technologies that promise to transform various aspects of agriculture.

Notably, Grain Weevil stood out and was awarded the Startup Showcase Winner title along with a $5000 prize, for their robot designed to improve grain bin safety and management—a critical area in agricultural operations.

Similarly, AgZen won the People’s Choice Award with a $1000 prize, thanks to their technology that enhances the precision of chemical applications in farming, potentially reducing waste and increasing crop yields.

The Nebraska Ag Expo, an annual event held at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE, continues to be a cornerstone for agricultural advancement, supporting innovative solutions that tackle real-world agricultural challenges.

More information on this event can be accessed at nebraskaagexpo.com, offering insights into the future of agriculture and the next generation of ag technologies.

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