NEBRASKA / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Nebraska, known as the Beef State, is experiencing a boom in cattle production through innovative AgTech startups. These companies use state-of-the-art technologies to increase the efficiency and quality of cattle breeding. Despite a nationwide decline in cattle numbers, demand for high-quality beef remains strong, leading to rising prices.
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Nebraska, often referred to as the Beef State, is a key player in U.S. cattle production. With roughly six million head of cattle, representing three times the state’s human population, Nebraska has reached the top spot in U.S. beef exports in 2024, surpassing the $2 billion mark for the first time. The high quality of beef produced in Nebraska is valued worldwide, from supermarkets in South Korea and Japan to steakhouses in Israel and Germany.
In recent years, Nebraska has seen significant investments in beef processing and feedyard capacity expansion. Despite this progress, cattle populations nationwide have fallen to their lowest levels in more than 60 years due to drought conditions in the Southern Plains and rising operating costs. Continued high demand for beef has led to record prices for ground beef and steaks.
To meet these challenges, Nebraska is relying on technological innovation. Local AgTech startups like Bullseye GX are developing tools that improve modern livestock farming at every stage of production. Bullseye GX offers targeted genetic testing that improves herd health. Farmers and veterinarians collect small tissue samples from the cattle, which are then tested for genetic markers in the Bullseye GX laboratory.
Another example of innovation is Caldwell Cattle & Equipment, which offers a simple solution for calf weight measurement and treatment with the Scale ‘n’ Trail product. This invention, originally developed for their own farm, has proven useful for farmers worldwide and was presented at EuroTier 2024 in Germany.
Support from state and local funding programs has enabled these startups to further develop their technologies and expand. For example, Bullseye GX received a $100,000 research and development grant to improve their genetic testing. This support has not only helped create new jobs, but has also strengthened the competitiveness of cattle production in Nebraska.
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