PowerPollen and Oxbo announced the first fully mechanized pollination solution for corn seed production, allowing seed companies to directly purchase, integrate, and scale the system ahead of the 2026 growing season. This exclusive partnership, extending through 2030, combines PowerPollen's second-generation technology stack with Oxbo's 5180 high-clearance power units, marking a significant shift from a service model to a scalable product platform.
The technology enables precise, on-demand pollination that reduces weather and timing risks, improves seed quality, and increases yields by more than 20% across commercial acres. According to the companies, this represents a true breakthrough in commercial pollination technology, offering improved control and reliability for seed producers.
PowerPollen, established in 2015, offers a breakthrough, scalable technology to collect, preserve, and apply pollen on-demand. Following multiple seasons of year-round field trials, the patented pollination technology has been applied across thousands of commercial acres. The company is headquartered in Iowa with additional research operations in Puerto Rico and Texas. More information about how the technology works is available at www.powerpollen.com.
Oxbo serves the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets, specializing in specialty harvesting and controlled application technology. The Oxbo team consists of global engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service support. Additional details can be found at www.oxbo.com.
The announcement marks a pivotal moment for the seed industry, as mechanized pollination could dramatically reduce dependency on natural pollinators and weather conditions, leading to more consistent and higher-yielding seed production. The ability for seed companies to own and operate the units directly may accelerate adoption and drive further innovation in agricultural technology.
