PowerPollen and Oxbo have announced the first 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, effective through 2030, combines PowerPollen’s second-generation technology stack with Oxbo’s 5180 high-clearance power units, marking a significant advancement in commercial pollination technology.
The new system addresses key challenges in hybrid corn seed production, including weather and timing risks. By enabling precise, on-demand pollination, the technology enhances control and reliability, leading to improved seed quality and yield increases of more than 20% across commercial acres. This represents a shift from traditional methods that depend on natural pollination or less efficient manual techniques.
For seed companies, the ability to purchase and own the pollination units offers greater operational flexibility and scalability. The integrated solution is designed to be deployed on existing Oxbo power units, reducing the need for specialized equipment investments. This move also marks PowerPollen’s transition from a service-based model to a product platform, expanding its global market potential.
PowerPollen, established in 2015, has conducted extensive field trials over multiple seasons, applying its patented pollination technology across thousands of commercial acres. The company’s technology collects, preserves, and applies pollen on demand, aiming to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability in modern farming. PowerPollen is headquartered in Iowa with additional research operations in Puerto Rico and Texas. More information about its on-demand pollination technology is available at www.powerpollen.com.
Oxbo, known for its specialty harvesting and controlled application technology, serves the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets. The company’s global team provides engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service support. Additional details can be found at www.oxbo.com.
The partnership is expected to have significant implications for the seed industry, offering a reliable method to boost yields and reduce dependency on environmental factors. As seed companies prepare for the 2026 growing season, the availability of this mechanized pollination system could drive broader adoption of precision agriculture technologies in corn seed production.
