AGRICULTURE IN OMAHA

Where Agriculture Innovators Build Their Future

Greater Omaha offers a powerhouse ecosystem for BioTech, AgTech and agricultural manufacturing companies. With direct access to some of the nation’s most productive farmland and one of the country’s most efficient logistics networks, Omaha is a launchpad for agricultural innovation, agriculture jobs and advanced biobased product development.

AgTech companies thrive here with field-testing opportunities and strong partnerships with local producers. BioTech companies tap into the thriving bio-industrial corridor in Blair — home to major players including Cargill, Novozymes, and Evonik — leveraging world-class fermentation infrastructure and cutting-edge biobased product development resources. Meanwhile, rural areas across the region provide abundant land, a skilled workforce and multimodal transportation access perfect for agricultural manufacturing operations.

In Greater Omaha, we don’t just talk about innovation — we connect it directly to real-world applications. From industry giants to emerging AgTech and biotech startups, agriculture-focused businesses are finding the resources, workforce and support they need to grow, create biotech jobs and succeed.

Join the leaders who are shaping the future of agriculture right here in Omaha.

How Can Omaha Grow Your Agricultural Business?

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Agriculture by the Numbers: Greater Omaha’s Competitive Edge

(Source: USDA, NASS, 2020 / EIA, SEDS, 2017)

Corn:
Nebraska #3 | Iowa #1

Soybeans:
Nebraska #4 | Iowa #2

Ethanol:
Nebraska #2 | Iowa #1

Cattle on Feed:
Nebraska #2 | Iowa #4

13,500
employees working in food production in the region

2.5x
more concentrated than the national average

5.9x
more concentrated in ag chemical manufacturing

3.5x
more concentrated in biochemical manufacturing

2.2x
more concentrated in truck distribution

Major AgTech Business Employers in Greater Omaha

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Conagra Brands
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Lindsay Corp
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Valmont Industries Inc
Late Spring in Iowa: Looking Across the Missouri River to Downtown Omaha

Proven Success: What Agriculture Leaders Say About Omaha

“Nebraska is well suited to helping us build global production for our products, not least because of the state’s green energy and renewable feedstock, well-known fermentation talent, and ample room to expand,” — Neil Goldsmith, president of Evolva*

“Our Cargill Blair campus is truly a biotechnology oasis that attracts companies… who want to join other leading-edge companies looking for a skilled workforce and other resources to grow their businesses quickly, safely and effectively.” — Christy Venne, Cargill Blair facility manager*

Omaha’s Advantages: The Right Place to Grow

Greater Omaha offers key advantages your business needs to expand and succeed.

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The right site impacts your company’s growth and success. Omaha has sites that fit the operational needs of all types of businesses.

Business Incentives

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Discover why businesses thrive in Greater Omaha, where lower taxes, powerful incentives and expert guidance create the perfect environment for growth.

Omaha’s Workforce

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With a population of 1 million and a workforce 500,000 strong, Omaha is built for business with a fantastic quality of life.