Ag Ventures Alliance

Gripp Ag revolutionizes farm activity and equipment tracking with a simple yet effective QR code and mobile app that allows users to capture unrecorded events.

Switch Bioworks is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable agriculture. It produces eco-friendly nitrogen fertilizers by genetically reprogramming naturally occurring symbiotic microbes, transforming them into controlled fertilizer-producing microorganisms that benefit crops directly at the root level. This innovative approach offers farmers an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional chemical nitrogen fertilizers.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Founded in 2015, Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative biological vaccines and therapeutics for animal health. Its flagship product is an orally-delivered vaccine platform that eliminates the need for refrigeration, enabling multiple animal dosing and improving disease prevention.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Founded in 2015, Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative biological vaccines and therapeutics for animal health. Its flagship product is an orally-delivered vaccine platform that eliminates the need for refrigeration, enabling multiple animal dosing and improving disease prevention.

Earnest Agriculture collaborates with farmers to transform agricultural waste into innovative biofertilizers that enhance crop yields. By converting waste products such as manure and vegetable remnants, the company provides an eco-friendly solution that not only helps farmers manage their waste but also offers them a potential source of additional income. Utilizing a combination of composting, vermicomposting, and advanced microbial technologies, Earnest Agriculture develops proprietary fertilizers designed to improve soil quality, promote drought resistance, and suppress pathogens. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of farming but also allows farmers to lower their input costs while increasing their productivity.

Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Founded in 2015, PowerPollen specializes in AgTech solutions for enhanced crop yield. It develops technologies focused on pollen collection, preservation, and application, aiming to improve genetic purity and reduce seed production costs by up to 20%. The company operates from Ankeny, Iowa.

SwineTech, Inc. is a technology company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in artificial intelligence and sensor-based solutions for the pork industry. Founded in 2015, SwineTech develops the SmartGuard platform, a farrowing monitoring system designed to enhance sow health and improve piglet survival rates. This innovative technology monitors various aspects of pregnancy and piglet welfare, helping to identify potential issues before they escalate. By utilizing machine learning and audio technologies, SwineTech aims to reduce labor costs and piglet mortality, ultimately enabling pork producers to optimize their operations and ensure better care for their livestock. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between producers and pigs, providing tools that empower farmers to effectively manage their herds.

Spornado is an Agtech company offering an early warning system for crop diseases. It uses a wind-powered air sampler and DNA analysis to detect disease spores before they become visible in fields, enabling farmers to make informed decisions about fungicide spraying.

Lepidext is a company based in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 2015 by Angelika Fath-Goodin and Bruce Webb. It specializes in pest control technology aimed at managing Lepidoptera populations, particularly targeting pests like the corn earworm. The company develops bio-pesticides that are species-specific, safe, and effective, providing an alternative to genetically modified plants and chemical pesticides. By leveraging a deep understanding of insect biology and collaborating closely with farmers, Lepidext seeks to enhance crop security and promote agricultural prosperity. Its innovative approach allows for improved pest management strategies, benefiting farmers and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

SwineTech, Inc. is a technology company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in artificial intelligence and sensor-based solutions for the pork industry. Founded in 2015, SwineTech develops the SmartGuard platform, a farrowing monitoring system designed to enhance sow health and improve piglet survival rates. This innovative technology monitors various aspects of pregnancy and piglet welfare, helping to identify potential issues before they escalate. By utilizing machine learning and audio technologies, SwineTech aims to reduce labor costs and piglet mortality, ultimately enabling pork producers to optimize their operations and ensure better care for their livestock. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between producers and pigs, providing tools that empower farmers to effectively manage their herds.

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.