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.
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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
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


















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.

Business Incentives

Omaha’s Workforce
