PowerPollen and Oxbo have announced an exclusive partnership to deliver 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. The collaboration combines PowerPollen's second-generation pollination technology with Oxbo's 5180 high-clearance power units, marking a significant shift from a service model to a scalable product platform.
The technology allows for precise, on-demand pollination that reduces risks associated with weather and timing, improves seed quality, and increases yields by more than 20% across commercial acres. This breakthrough addresses a critical bottleneck in hybrid corn seed production, where traditional pollination methods are labor-intensive and dependent on environmental conditions.
Under the exclusive partnership, which runs through 2030, PowerPollen's technology will be integrated directly onto Oxbo power units, providing seed companies with a turnkey solution. The system is designed to be purchased and operated by seed companies, giving them greater control over the pollination process. This marks a departure from PowerPollen's previous service-based approach and positions the company for global market expansion.
PowerPollen, established in 2015, has applied its patented technology across thousands of commercial acres over several years. The company's technology collects, preserves, and applies pollen on-demand, improving productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Oxbo, known for its specialty harvesting and controlled application technology, serves the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets.
The announcement is particularly important as it provides a commercial solution to a long-standing challenge in corn seed production. By enabling seed companies to own and operate the pollination units, the partnership accelerates adoption and scalability. The system's ability to increase yields by over 20% could have significant implications for global food security and agricultural efficiency.
For more information about PowerPollen's technology, visit www.powerpollen.com. Details about Oxbo's equipment can be found at www.oxbo.com.
