Why is the AgWorks Corridor's supply chain a competitive advantage?

Supply Chain Advantage

As a national leader in livestock and crop production, the region supplies the critical inputs that support food production, biofuels, and advanced manufacturing. The depth of the agricultural economy creates a reliable, high-volume supply chain designed for industrial performance.

Why does livestock concentration matter for manufacturers and innovators?

How does Nebraska's agricultural production strengthen the supply chain?

What infrastructure supports efficient supply chains?

Why do companies choose the AgWorks Corridor for supply chain resilience?

How does the AgWorks Corridor's central location improve logistics?

How do integrated suppliers help companies scale?

Livestock at Scale

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6 million head

#2 cattle & calves

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#2 nationally in cattle on feed

2 million head

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3.6 million head

#6 hogs & pigs

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to surrounding top livestock producing states - Representing 32% of total U.S. livestock production

Central location

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Feedstock Strength

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#3 corn production

#1 corn used for cattle feed

$8.6 billion

in annual corn production

1.97 billion

bushels projected in 2025

9.5 million

acres of corn production

191 bushels

per acre average yield

Neil Goldsmith

President of Evolva

“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.”

Integrated Regional Supply Chain

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$9.6 billion

in annual agricultural industry purchases

$3 billion

sourced within the region

Over 30%

local sourcing concentration

253 million

bushels produced in the AgWorks Corridor

#2 in U.S

Ethanol production capacity

165

fabricated metal product manufacturing facilities

Why it Matters:

Companies benefit from immediate access to the feedstock, livestock production, and agricultural inputs needed to support large-scale manufacturing, food production, animal health, biofuels, and industrial biosciences operations. The region’s concentration of production and processing activity creates a resilient supply chain with reduced transportation costs, stronger supplier networks and improved operational efficiency.