PowerPollen and Oxbo have announced the first mechanized pollination solution for corn seed production, enabling seed companies to directly purchase, integrate, and scale the system ahead of the 2026 growing season. This exclusive partnership, extending through 2030, integrates PowerPollen’s second-generation technology stack with Oxbo’s 5180 high-clearance power units, marking a significant shift in commercial pollination technology.
The system allows seed companies to own and operate pollination units, providing precise, on-demand pollination that reduces risks associated with weather and timing. According to the companies, the technology improves seed quality and increases yields by more than 20% across commercial acres. This represents a breakthrough in seed production efficiency, as traditional pollination methods are often unreliable and labor-intensive.
PowerPollen’s technology collects, preserves, and applies pollen on-demand, a process that has been refined through multiple seasons of field trials across thousands of commercial acres. The company, established in 2015, has research operations in Iowa, Puerto Rico, and Texas. Oxbo, known for specialty harvesting and controlled application technology, brings its 5180 high-clearance power units to the partnership, offering a robust platform for the pollination system.
The partnership marks PowerPollen’s transition from a service-based model to a scalable product platform, opening up global market potential. Seed companies can now purchase the integrated system directly, allowing for greater control over their pollination processes. This move is expected to accelerate adoption of mechanized pollination in corn seed production, addressing critical challenges in the industry.
For more details on PowerPollen’s technology, visit www.powerpollen.com. Information about Oxbo can be found at www.oxbo.com.
