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University of Illinois Claims Top Trophy at 29th Annual ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Design Competition Wednesday, June 03, 2026 The University of Illinois has claimed the Wehner-Detra Traveling Trophy and the $1,500 first-place prize at the 29th Annual ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, held May 29–31 in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. View Full Article

Engineering, Technology Students Gather for Tractor Design Competition Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Twenty-four university teams from the U.S. and Canada will compete in ASABE's 29th Annual International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition (IQS) at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, Illinois, May 29–31. View Full Article

ASABE and Aquaculture Engineering Society Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Aquatic Systems Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Aquacultural Engineering Society are pleased to announce the formalization of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating technical innovation and professional growth within the aquatic engineering sector. View Full Article

Grain Weevil, Outrun Tillage Named 2026 Davidson Prize Winners Friday, February 27, 2026 ASABE and AEM presented the 2026 Davidson Prize to two top innovators selected from this year's AE50 awards. View Full Article

ASABE Announces 2026 AE50 Winners Tuesday, January 06, 2026 ASABE has recognized 47 groundbreaking products reshaping modern agriculture through autonomy, AI, and precision technology, and more. Highlights include fully autonomous tractors, AI-powered spot-spraying systems that reduce herbicide use, and robotic grain management eliminating dangerous bin entry. Winners represent startups and legacy corporations from seven countries. View Full Article

North Carolina State Brings Home Quarter-Scale Trophy Tuesday, June 03, 2025 North Carolina State University made it two in a row as the Pack Pullers took home their second straight win in ASABE's International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

Future Engineers and Tech Specialists Set to Compete in Tractor Design Competition Friday, May 23, 2025 College teams from across the US and Canada will compete in the 2025 International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

Cedric Calhoun Named ASABE Executive Director Monday, March 31, 2025 ASABE announces that Cedric Calhoun, FASAE, CAE, has been named the Society's new executive director, effective May 1, 2025. View Full Article

Technology Innovation Celebrated with 2025 Davidson Prize Monday, March 03, 2025 ASABE and AEM presented the Davidson Prize to three top AE50 innovations. View Full Article

ASABE, Solar Trade Group Cooperate on New Industry Standards Thursday, January 16, 2025 ASABE and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have agreed to jointly develop industry standards for agrivoltaics, the dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production. The two organizations are currently collaborating to identify subject areas in which new standards would be beneficial to industry. View Full Article

Technology Takes Center Stage: 2025 AE50 Award Winners Friday, December 13, 2024 ASABE and Resource magazine are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 AE50 Awards, celebrating companies and their technological innovations in agricultural, food, and biological systems. View Full Article

Latest News Wednesday, December 04, 2024 Use of antibiotics in animal agriculture can contribute to antibiotic resistance, a source of serious public-health concern. Well-designed prairie strips can help limit the spread of antibiotics, offering a practical way to address this environmental challenge. View Full Article

Students Recognized with Major ASABE Awards Friday, September 06, 2024 Three individuals were honored by ASABE for their outstanding achievements in their careers as students. View Full Article

Technical and Professional Achievements Recognized with ASABE Awards Monday, August 05, 2024 ASABE recently presented awards for outstanding technical and professional achievements. View Full Article

Brumm, Flanagan, and Schueller Presented ASABE Gold Medals Monday, August 05, 2024 Thomas Brumm, Dennis Flanagan, and John Schueller were recently honored by ASABE with gold medal awards, among the highest honors bestowed by the organization. The awards were presented at a luncheon ceremony held during the 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, in Anaheim. View Full Article

ASABE Class of 2024 Fellows Inducted Thursday, August 01, 2024 ASABE recently inducted eleven individuals in the 2024 Class of Fellows, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the Society and the profession. View Full Article

ASABE Awards Presented to Six for Advancing the Profession Thursday, August 01, 2024 The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently presented awards for excellence in efforts that help advance the profession. View Full Article

Early-Career Award Winners Announced Thursday, August 01, 2024 Five young members of ASABE were named awards winners for early career achievements. View Full Article

Sudhagar Mani Named ASABE Journals Editor in Chief Monday, June 24, 2024 ASABE Fellow Sudhagar Mani has been named editor in chief of ASABE journals. View Full Article

North Carolina State Claims First-Ever Quarter-Scale Win Friday, June 21, 2024 North Carolina State's Pack Pullers took home the trophy after winning the ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. It was NCSU's first-ever win in the annual contest. View Full Article

University Teams Gear Up for International Tractor-Design Competition Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Teams from across the US and Canada are preparing for the 27th annual International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

Claas, Danfoss Honored with Davidson Prizes Monday, March 11, 2024 ASABE and AEM recently presented the seventh-annual Davidson Prize for the year's top innovations in the industry. View Full Article

Celebrating Technology Innovation: 2024 AE50 Awards Announced Wednesday, January 03, 2024 ASABE and Resource magazine are pleased to announce the 2024 AE50 Award winners, celebrating companies and their technological developments in agricultural, food, and biological systems. View Full Article

Four Awarded Scholarships from ASABE and CNH Industrial Friday, December 22, 2023 Four outstanding students are winners of this year's ASABE–CNH Industrial Undergraduate Scholarships. View Full Article

New Committee Focuses on Data, Agriculture, and Food Systems Tuesday, October 31, 2023 ASABE has been granted the administration of the ANSI-accredited committee to represent the U.S. position in the newly formed ISO TC 347, Data-driven agrifood systems. View Full Article

ASABE Inducts Ten as Fellows of the Society Monday, August 07, 2023 ASABE recently inducted ten individuals in the 2023 Class of Fellows, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the Society and the profession. View Full Article

Zhu, Mickelson, Jayas Distinguished with ASABE Gold Medals Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Heping Zhu, Steve Mikelson, and Digvir Jayas were recently honored by ASABE with gold medal awards, among the highest honors bestowed by the organization. The awards were presented at a luncheon ceremony held during the 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, in Omaha. View Full Article

South Dakota State Repeats as 1/4-Scale Champs Thursday, June 29, 2023 For the second year in a row, South Dakota State took top honors in ASABE's 1/4-Scale Tractor Competition. View Full Article

ASABE Provides Expertise in Standards for Production of Bulk Commodities Tuesday, May 02, 2023 ASABE standards benefit numerous industries, including bulk commodities, by improving efficiency, safety, and marketability. View Full Article

ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presented the 2023 Davidson Prize to three top technology innovators. Thursday, March 09, 2023 ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presented the 2023 Davidson Prize to three top technology innovators. View Full Article

ASABE and AEM Present 2023 Davidson Prize Winners Thursday, March 09, 2023 ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presented the 2023 Davidson Prize to three top technology innovators. View Full Article

Introducing "The Lead with ASABE" Podcast Series Monday, March 06, 2023 Keep leading, with ASABE! If you're looking for news on technology, innovation, and maybe a little inspiration, you'll love our new podcast series. View Full Article

ASABE Updates Engineering Standard for Mechanically Laminated Wood Assemblies Friday, March 03, 2023 ASABE has revised its standard for the design of mechanically laminated wood assemblies. View Full Article

ASABE Receives SDO Accreditation from Standards Council of Canada Wednesday, February 01, 2023 ASABE has been formally accredited as a Canadian Standards Developing Organization by the Standards Council of Canada. The accreditation means ASABE will be able to develop and publish National Standards of Canada. View Full Article

Four Awarded ASABE–CNH Industrial Scholarships Tuesday, January 24, 2023 ASABE is pleased to announce the four winners of the ASABE–CNH Industrial Undergraduate Scholarship. The students each will receive a scholarship worth $2500 to use toward their degrees in agricultural and biological engineering and related fields. View Full Article

ASABE Presents 2023 AE50 Winners Monday, December 19, 2022 ASABE announces the winners of the 2023 AE50 awards, honoring innovations in engineering and technology for agricultural, food, and biological systms. View Full Article

ASABE Co-Hosts FAO Event on Circular Systems Monday, October 17, 2022 A champion of transformative ideas and technologies with global impact, ASABE co-hosted a webinar on circular bioeconomies as a preliminary event leading up to the 2022 UN FAO Science and Innovation Forum. View Full Article

ASABE Hosts Field Day for Policy Makers, Regulators Ahead of ISO Plenary Meeting Monday, September 19, 2022 Regulators and manufacturers joined ASABE and international guests at the Michigan State University Extension Office in southwest Michigan ahead of a plenary meeting of the ISO subcommittee for crop-protection sprayers. View Full Article

Undergraduates Earn Awards for Achievements and Leadership Thursday, September 15, 2022 Three student members of ASABE were named winners of 2022 major awards for excellence in academic achievement and community engagement. View Full Article

Young Members Honored for Outstanding Early-Career Achievements Monday, September 05, 2022 Five young ASABE members were recently recognized by the Society for outstanding early-career achievements. View Full Article

ASABE Presents 2022 Awards for Outstanding Technical Achievement Monday, August 15, 2022 ASABE recently presented awards for outstanding technical and professional achievements. View Full Article

Ten Inducted as ASABE Fellows Friday, August 05, 2022 In a ceremony held at its 2022 Annual International Meeting, ASABE recently conferred its highest honor, recognition as Fellows of the Society, on ten individuals. View Full Article

ASABE Gold Medal Awards Presented to Three Members of Distinction Thursday, August 04, 2022 Sreekala Baja, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, and Amy Kaleita are the winners of this years gold medal awards, presented at the 2022 ASABE Annual International Meeting. View Full Article

Janie McClurkin Moore Presented Inaugural Award for Diversity Efforts Thursday, August 04, 2022 For her consistent efforts to advance inclusion and diversity in the discipline of agricultural and biological engineering, Janie McClurkin Moore was named winner of the inaugural IDEA award, endowed by Robert and Yvonne Gustafson. View Full Article

South Dakota State Reclaims 1/4-Scale Student Competition Championship Tuesday, June 14, 2022 With a focus on developing the talent pipeline, South Dakota State University took top honors at the 2022 ASABE International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

ASABE Publishes Instructor Kit for Open Irrigation Textbook Monday, May 09, 2022 ASABE now offers a comprehensive instructor kit to accompany its popular textbook Irrigation Systems Management. View Full Article

ASABE–CNH Industrial Scholarships Awarded to Four Undergraduates Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Four students were named winners of ASABE–CNH Undergraduate Scholarships, each worth $2500. View Full Article

Dana Osborn Porter Elected President of ASABE Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Dana Osborn Porter, PE, was recently elected president of ASABE for 2023-2024. View Full Article

Davidson Prizes Announced at Commodity Classic Thursday, March 10, 2022 ASABE and AEM recently presented the fifth-annual Davidson Prize to the top innovations selected from this year's AE50 honorees. View Full Article

The Benefits of Cottonseed Oil in Food Processing Monday, January 24, 2022 Cottonseed oil is used widely in food processing, but like many edible vegetable oils it draws concern for its environmental impacts, including contribution to climate change. View Full Article

Undergraduates Enjoy Free Membership Through 2022 Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Recent action by the ASABE Board of Trustees makes Society membership more accessible than ever for undergraduate students. View Full Article

Three Honored with ASABE Gold Medals for Professional Excellence Monday, September 06, 2021 Dennis A. Bowman, Indrajeet Chaubey, and Alan C. Hansen are the 2021 gold medal winners from ASABE. View Full Article

Improving Value in Soybean Processing Monday, August 16, 2021 Profitability is a concern for all stakeholders in the soybean production and processing chain, and it's influenced by more than just yield: Oil and protein levels also affect profits. Iowa State researchers are hoping to better understand and use geographic variations in those traits to maximize value. View Full Article

ASABE Fellows Honored Monday, August 09, 2021 ASABE announces the induction of eleven individuals of professional distinction to the 2021 Class of Fellows. View Full Article

Initiative Aims to Modernize African Agrifood Systems Thursday, July 08, 2021 ASABE announces the launch of a new initiative, the Alliance for Modernizing African Agrifood Systems, that will be the focus of two days of special programming at the ASABE 2021 Annual International Meeting. View Full Article

1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition Back on Track Wednesday, May 26, 2021 After a hiatus in 2020, the ASABE 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition is back on track, and teams are eager to show off their designs in performance tests. View Full Article

Portable Biosensor Shows Promise for Rapid, in-Field Detection of Salmonella Wednesday, May 26, 2021 In a paper published in Transactions of the ASABE, researchers describe the successful detection of Salmonella with a portable bio sensing device. View Full Article

Researchers Study Body Orientation during Lab-Based Machinery Egress Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Slip-and-fall injuries are a significant risk for farm-equipment operators entering and exiting cabs. In an award-winning paper published in JASH, researchers report on the entry and exit behaviors of experienced operators, with the aim of identifying opportunities for safety enhancement. View Full Article

Oral History Sketches the Life of Founding Father J.B. Davidson Wednesday, March 03, 2021 A new video captures highlights of the life of J.B. Davidson, ASABE founder considered the father of agricultural engineering. View Full Article

AGCO, Haber, Purdue Awarded 2021 Davidson Prizes Tuesday, March 02, 2021 Three Davidson Prizes were presented by ASABE and AEM, honoring innovation excellence in agricultural, food, and biological systems engineering. View Full Article

ASABE, Virginia Tech Publishing Launch Biosystems Engineering Open Textbook Monday, February 22, 2021 ASABE and Virginia Tech Publishing announce the launch of "Introduction to Biosystems Engineering," an open textbook for university-level introductory courses in biosystems engineering. View Full Article

Partners Add Momentum to ASABE Initiative on Circular Economies Tuesday, December 08, 2020 An ASABE initiative, Circular Economies for Food and Agricultural Systems, will advance the transition of food and agricultural systems into circular systems by 2050. View Full Article

ASABE Inducts Eleven in Class of 2020 Fellows Tuesday, August 11, 2020 ASABE is pleased to present the 2020 Class of ASABE Fellows, eleven individuals whose meritorious achievements and professional contributions commended them to the Society's highest honor. View Full Article

ASABE to Develop Standard for Hermetic Grain-Storage Bags Wednesday, August 05, 2020 ASABE announces the initiation of a project to develop a new standard for the testing and performance of hermetic bags used for grain storage. View Full Article

ASABE Welcomes Newly Named Deere President John Stone as Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Thursday, June 25, 2020 John Stone, newly named president of Deere & Company, will present the keynote address at the 2020 ASABEAnnual International Meeting. View Full Article

ASABE Named US Administrator of ISO Standards Group Friday, June 05, 2020 ASABE has been named administrator of the US technical advisory group for ISO/TC 326, Machinery intended for use with foodstuffs. It is the fifteenth such appointment for ASABE. View Full Article

ASABE Completes Development of New Ag Equipment Braking Standards Wednesday, April 08, 2020 ASABE has developed five new standards for braking for agricultural equipment. The standards, which replace ANSI/ASAE S365, provide updated braking requirements and allowance for higher-speed, lightweight towed vehicles, and they define interfaces between towed and towing equipment. View Full Article

ASABE Announces Davidson Prize for Innovation in Agricultural & Biological Systems Thursday, February 27, 2020 ASABE and AEM presented the third annual Davidson Prize to three top innovations, selected from this year's AE50 honorees. View Full Article

ASABE, Resource Magazine Publish 2020 AE50 Winners Monday, January 13, 2020 Resource magazine and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers have announced the winners of the 2020 AE50 awards. View Full Article

ASABE Publishes Revised Standards for Highway Marking of Tractors Monday, October 28, 2019 ASABE completes two major standards projects on the lighting and marking of agricultural equipment, one related to the slow-moving vehicle emblem and another to the speed identification sign. View Full Article

ASABE Revises Post Hole Digger Standard Wednesday, August 28, 2019 ASABE has revised the standard that establishes the safety requirements for tractor-mounted, boom-type post hole diggers. View Full Article

Students Recognized by ASABE for Academic and Leadership Achievements Thursday, August 08, 2019 ASABE recently presented awards to three young members for notable achievements as students. The three were honored at the 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting, held recently in Boston. View Full Article

ASABE Presents 2019 Awards for Outstanding Achievement Tuesday, August 06, 2019 ASABE recently presented awards for outstanding technical and professional achievements. View Full Article

Five Earn Recognition for Early-Career Achievements Friday, July 26, 2019 ASABE presented awards to four young members for notable career achievements. View Full Article

Gold Medals Presented to Three for Extraordinary Career Achievements Friday, July 26, 2019 David Slaughter, Kenneth Sudduth, and Paul Weckler were recently honored with gold-medal awards by ASABE. View Full Article

ASABE Welcomes Twelve Individuals to the Ranks of Fellow Thursday, July 25, 2019 ASABE recently honored twelve individuals with election to the grade of Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by the Society View Full Article

Sue E. Nokes Installed as New ASABE President Thursday, July 25, 2019 Sue E. Nokes was recently installed as ASABE president, and Danielle Julie Carrier, Garey Fox, and Erin Webb took office as trustees of the organization. View Full Article

Discipline and Leadership Earn Top Trophy for University of Nebraska Design Team Monday, June 03, 2019 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln took home top honors at the International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. South Dakota State, University of Missouri, Ohio State, and North Carolina State rounded out the top five positions. View Full Article

1/4-Scale Tractor Competition Ready to Roll Friday, May 17, 2019 Twenty-four collegiate teams from the US, Canada, and Israel will be heading to Peoria, Illinois, later this month to compete in the 2019 International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

ASABE to Welcome GreenBiz Chair Makower as Annual Meeting Keynote Presenter Wednesday, May 01, 2019 Joel Makower, chairman and executive editor of GreenBiz Group, has been announced as keynote speaker for the 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting. View Full Article

User Input Sought for Biosystems Engineering Digital Library Monday, April 08, 2019 Organizers of a new digital library for biosystems engineering are currently seeking input from ag/bio engineers around the world, to refine the library's structure and functionality. View Full Article

Ag Gateway, Capstan, GUSS Earn Davidson Prizes for Innovation Thursday, February 28, 2019 Davidson Prizes were presented to Ag Gateway, Capstan, GUSS, the three innovations determined to be the cream of this year's crop of AE50 awards. View Full Article

ASABE Announces 2019 Class of "New Faces of ASABE" Monday, February 11, 2019 Jason Schuster, EIT, leads this year's class of "New Faces of ASABE - Professionals." He will travel to Washington, DC, to assist with Engneers Week activities on behalf of ASABE. View Full Article

Chechanover Named Student Winner of "New Faces of ASABE" Monday, February 11, 2019 Julianne Chechanover was recently recognized as 2019 winner in the College Edition category of "New Faces of ASABE." View Full Article

Garey A. Fox Named Journals Editor in Chief Tuesday, December 18, 2018 ASABE announces Garey A. Fox, PE, as the Society’s editor in chief for journals, a newly established position aimed at advancing the Society’s longstanding record as a leader in technical publications for engineering and technology in agriculture, food, and biological systems. View Full Article

ASABE, Resource Magazine Announce 2019 AE50 Winners Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Resource magazine and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers have announced the winners of the 2019 AE50 awards. View Full Article

ASABE, ISAE Host Global Water Security Conference Monday, October 15, 2018 ASABE, in partnership with the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering, hosted a highly successful conference on global water security in Hyderabad, India. View Full Article

ASABE Publishes Grain Bin Access Standard Wednesday, September 05, 2018 ASABE has completed the development of a new standard that provides design and signage recommendations for steel grain-storage bins. View Full Article

ASABE Award Winners Honored Thursday, August 02, 2018 ASABE recently presented awards for outstanding technical and professional achievements. View Full Article

Gold Medal Awards Presented Thursday, August 02, 2018 Thomas H. Marek, Hongwei Xin, and Fedro Zazueta were recently honored by ASABE with Gold Medal awards, among the highest honors bestowed by the organization. View Full Article

Lalit Verma Named ASABE Foundation President Thursday, August 02, 2018 ASABE Fellow and Past President Lalit Verma, PE, PhD, has been named president of the ASABE Foundation. Paul Heinemann, Larry Hoover, and Travis Tsunemori joined the Foundation board as trustees, View Full Article

Maury Salz Begins Term as ASABE President Thursday, August 02, 2018 Maury Salz has taken office as 2018-2019 ASABE president, joining recently elected trustees Paul F. Burkner, PE, Jane R. Frankenberger, and Roger M. Hoy, as well as President-Elect Sue E. Nokes, PE, on the Society's governing board. View Full Article

ASABE Names 2018 Fellows Wednesday, August 01, 2018 Thirteen individuals of meritorious professional achievement were recently inducted as Fellows of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). View Full Article

CAU Sweeps ASABE Robotics Competitions Wednesday, August 01, 2018 China Agricultural University (CAU) took home top honors in the 2018 ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition, held July 31 in Detroit. CAU teams won in both the advanced and beginner divisions. View Full Article

Four Earn ASABE Awards for Early-Career Achievements Wednesday, August 01, 2018 ASABE recently presented awards to four young members for notable career achievements. The four were honored at the 2018 ASABE Annual International Meeting. View Full Article

Students Honored with ASABE Awards Wednesday, August 01, 2018 The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently presented awards to three young members for notable achievements as students. View Full Article

Teams Collect Honors at 2018 1/4-Scale Tractor Contest Friday, June 22, 2018 Teams competing in the 2018 International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition collected plaques, cash, and accolades for their impressive performances. View Full Article

South Dakota State Claims 2018 1/4-Scale Tractor Championship Monday, June 04, 2018 Runner-up in last year's contest, South Dakota State University took top honors in the 2018 International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. View Full Article

ASABE to Host 1/4-Scale Tractor Competition Thursday, May 17, 2018 ASABE will host the 21st annual International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition May 31-June 3, in Peoria, Illinois. View Full Article

ASABE to Develop New Braking Standards Monday, March 19, 2018 ASABE has initiated the development of five new standards for braking systems on agricultural equipment. The documents could have significant impact on some manufacturers, and equipment designers are strongly encouraged to monitor progress of the projects. View Full Article

ASABE Awards Inaugural Davidson Prizes Tuesday, February 27, 2018 ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presented the inaugural Davidson Prize to three outstanding innovative products. The awards were presented Tuesday, February 27, at Commodity Classic, in Anaheim, California. View Full Article

Alexander Greeson Awarded New Faces of ASABE - College Edition Scholarship Monday, February 12, 2018 North Carolina State Senior Alexander Greeson was named winner of the 2018 winner of New Faces of ASABE - College Edition. View Full Article

New Faces of ASABE Class of 2018 Announced Monday, February 12, 2018 Farzaneh Khorsandi Kouhanestani leads this year's class of New Faces of ASABE, announced at the 2018 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, in Louisville. View Full Article

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