Grain Weevil ready to work on the farm

Nebraska-born company launches first production robot ready for fall harvest

Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025

Created by a Nebraska college student, the Grain Weevil has gone from tech-start up to retail ready.
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The Grain Weevil Corporation, a Nebraska ag-tech start-up, has launched its first production model for use on the farm.

Grain robot stabilizes the unstable

Aimed to level, aerate, move and manage grain without a farmer in the bin, this robot designed by two recent UNL college grads looks to revolutionize the industry and save lives while doing it.

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