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May 17

PRESS: Ag Startup Engine Accepts ChopLocal into its Startup Program

AMES, Iowa, May 17, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine, in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, has announced an initial investment in...

Mar 1

PRESS: Ag Startup Engine Accepts Mazen Animal Health Into Startup Program

AMES, Iowa, March 1, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine (ASE), at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, announced an initial $50,000...

Mar 1

PRESS: Ag Startup Engine Accepts Stockguard Into Startup Program

AMES, Iowa, March 1, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine (ASE), at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, announced an initial $50,000...

Nov 12, 2020

PRESS: Ag Startup Engine Accepts Continuum Ag Into Startup Program

Continuum Ag’s TopSoil software integrates agronomic data from many sources and compiles the information into a “common soil language."

Jun 29, 2020

PRESS: Ag Startup Engine accepts FarmHand App into Startup Program

FarmHand App connects farmer with quality farmhands. Farmers and ranchers can use this app to post jobs and review multiple applicants.

May 29, 2020

Exit: Dane Kuper and Dustin Balsley of Performance Livestock Analytics

We didn’t look at competitive software and try to add 10 percent more functionality or usability. We started with a blank slate.

Mar 3, 2020

Video: Exit Interview with Colin Hurd of SmartAg

"There's certain times in a startup's life where you question the future -- really, really question if you're going to survive.

Apr 30, 2019

Insights: Martin Gross of Gross-Wen Technologies

We really pivoted from trying to use our system just to grow algae to make money, to using our system to treat wastewater.

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