Ag Ventures Alliance

Mazen Animal Health is a new company focused on developing, delivering and commercializing novel biological vaccines and therapeutics that disrupt the status quo and address complex or unsolved challenges in animal health and protein production. Their first disruptive solution is a reinvention of vaccines with a novel technology platform that will shift the paradigm in disease prevention.

Continuum Ag, Inc. develops soil health data platform TopSoil Tool. The company helps farmers to gain access to products and independent data and it helps food and ag companies to gain access to farmland and soil data. It offers web-based data mapping and boundary integration, unbiased soil fertility recommendations, harvest and as-applied data analytics, scouting tool, imagery integration, data sharing, and crop planning and data verification tools features. Continuum Ag, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Washington, Iowa.

Continuum Ag, Inc. develops soil health data platform TopSoil Tool. The company helps farmers to gain access to products and independent data and it helps food and ag companies to gain access to farmland and soil data. It offers web-based data mapping and boundary integration, unbiased soil fertility recommendations, harvest and as-applied data analytics, scouting tool, imagery integration, data sharing, and crop planning and data verification tools features. Continuum Ag, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Washington, Iowa.

Mazen Animal Health is a new company focused on developing, delivering and commercializing novel biological vaccines and therapeutics that disrupt the status quo and address complex or unsolved challenges in animal health and protein production. Their first disruptive solution is a reinvention of vaccines with a novel technology platform that will shift the paradigm in disease prevention.

At Earnest Earth, we partner with farmers to turn their agricultural waste into proprietary engineered fertilizer that increases crop yields. By managing waste, we save farmers time, space, and help them generate additional income while making a greener and cleaner world. Our patent-pending bioreactors (agricultural waste converters) use composting (heat: kill pathogens), vermicomposting (earthworms: remove heavy metals, infuse microbes), microbes (microorganisms), and machine learning to engineer biofertilizers that increase crop yields (promoting drought resistance, pathogen suppression, and improving soil quality).

Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and based in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in producing sustainable fertilizers for various applications, including turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology aimed at reducing the environmental impact of phosphorus fertilizers by enhancing nutrient delivery to plants and minimizing losses to the environment. Their fertilizers, composed of common earth minerals, are designed to optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources, thereby improving fertilizer efficiency and crop yield. This approach not only supports agricultural productivity but also aims to protect water quality and promote environmental sustainability for future generations.

Tractor Zoom, Inc. is an online platform based in Urbandale, Iowa, that connects farm equipment auctioneers with buyers. Established in 2017, the company offers a mobile application allowing auctioneers to list and promote farm machinery auctions while enabling buyers to search and browse available equipment. Tractor Zoom serves as a search engine for heavy equipment auctions and provides a database for market trends, utilizing big data and technology to facilitate informed purchasing decisions. Its platform streamlines the auction advertising process, allowing users to access auction inventory nationwide and manage their equipment purchases conveniently from their mobile devices.

Rantizo, Inc. is a company based in Iowa City, Iowa, that specializes in the development and sale of agricultural drones and related equipment. Founded in 2018, Rantizo offers a range of products, including trailers, drone sprayers, spreaders, battery chargers, and batteries. The company provides spraying services for crops using an innovative electrostatic spraying technology that ensures uniform coverage, allowing farmers to apply pesticides and chemicals efficiently and effectively. Rantizo's system is designed to integrate with various drone manufacturers and agronomy systems, addressing key challenges in large-scale agriculture. By delivering targeted liquid and dry applications precisely when and where needed, Rantizo enables farmers to optimize their operations and improve productivity in the field.

Continuum Ag, Inc. develops soil health data platform TopSoil Tool. The company helps farmers to gain access to products and independent data and it helps food and ag companies to gain access to farmland and soil data. It offers web-based data mapping and boundary integration, unbiased soil fertility recommendations, harvest and as-applied data analytics, scouting tool, imagery integration, data sharing, and crop planning and data verification tools features. Continuum Ag, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Washington, Iowa.

PowerPollen LLC is an AgTech company founded in 2015 and based in Ankeny, Iowa, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative pollination technologies. The company specializes in collecting, preserving, and applying pollen to improve seed production, particularly in corn. Its patent-pending process aims to increase yields and genetic purity during the crucial parent increase phase before hybrid seed production. By optimizing pollination, PowerPollen's solutions enable farmers to achieve higher productivity while reducing seed production costs by up to 20%. Additionally, its systems minimize the reliance on male plants, allowing for a more efficient use of resources and a reduction in the overall risks associated with crop output.

SwineTech, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence and sensor-based technology aimed at enhancing the welfare of pigs on sow farms within the pork industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SwineTech develops the SmartGuard platform, which monitors pregnancy and piglet-related activities in swine housing. This technology is designed to analyze data regarding sow health and detect potential issues that could jeopardize the well-being of both sows and their piglets. By preventing incidents such as piglet crushing, SwineTech's solutions contribute to increased pork production and overall herd health. Additionally, the company enables pork producers to manage and optimize on-farm processes remotely, thereby reducing labor demands and mortality rates among piglets.

Spornado is an Agtech company providing an early alert system for crop disease that detects disease in the field. Its low-technology device sits in a field and collects disease spores from the air and water that enable farmers to decide when to spray fungicide.

Lepidext specializes in managing populations of Lepidoptera pests through the development of species-specific bio-pesticides. Founded in 2015 by Angelika Fath-Goodin and Bruce Webb in Lexington, Kentucky, the company aims to enhance crop security and promote agricultural prosperity. By leveraging a deep understanding of insect biology alongside farmers' expertise, Lepidext provides safe and effective pest control solutions that reduce reliance on genetically modified plants and chemical pesticides. Their technology specifically targets the corn earworm and other harmful insects, offering an innovative approach to pest management that is user-friendly and environmentally responsible.

SwineTech, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence and sensor-based technology aimed at enhancing the welfare of pigs on sow farms within the pork industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SwineTech develops the SmartGuard platform, which monitors pregnancy and piglet-related activities in swine housing. This technology is designed to analyze data regarding sow health and detect potential issues that could jeopardize the well-being of both sows and their piglets. By preventing incidents such as piglet crushing, SwineTech's solutions contribute to increased pork production and overall herd health. Additionally, the company enables pork producers to manage and optimize on-farm processes remotely, thereby reducing labor demands and mortality rates among piglets.

Once Innovations is a privately held corporation that manufactures highly differentiated LED lighting using a visionary approach to research and product development - from unique designs with proprietary technologies through final production and distribution. ONCE was founded in 2008 by current CTO, Zdenko Grajcar considered a pioneering rebel in LED technology for his remarkably unconventional thinking and relentless challenge to the industry status quo. The ONCE technology research, marketing, and product development campus is located in Plymouth, MN United States of America.