Ames, Iowa/Byron, New York – January 6, 2026 – PowerPollen® and Oxbo 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 leverages PowerPollen’s second-generation technology stack with Oxbo’s 5180 high-clearance power units for a true breakthrough in commercial pollination technology.

SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 3, 2025 — Sonoma County Winegrowers and Reservoir today announced the launch of Reservoir Farms, Sonoma: the first on-farm robotics and automation hub for viniculture in the heart of California wine country.

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – December 8, 2025 – BioLumic, the only agricultural biotechnology company that programs heritable seed traits using light, today announced steps to expand its Corn xTraits™ Licensing Program into South America. This includes early-stage evaluations with GDM and a collaboration with Tropical Melhoramento & Genética (TMG), two of Brazil’s leading seed companies, along with regional seed production and nursery engagement with Gro Alliance. The move builds on strong partnership and commercial momentum of xTraits in the United States, and follows BioLumic’s plan to create xTraits hubs in grain-producing regions worldwide.

South San Francisco, Calif. – October 28, 2025—Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in automation and Physical AI solutions for agriculture and land management, closed an oversubscribed Series B funding round totaling $18 million based on its proven commercial traction and growth potential.

Salinas, CA – October 14, 2025 — The Reservoir, a California-based company dedicated to accelerating the future of agricultural technology and specialty crop farming, announced Reservoir Ventures (VC) — a new evergreen fund focused on pre-seed startups in robotics and autonomy, precision agriculture, and AI-enabled SaaS platforms for specialty crops. Matthew Hoffman, Ph.D., formerly global R&D, AgTech, and digital transformation lead at Driscoll’s, has been named General Partner to guide the growth and development of Reservoir’s investment arm.

PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ— September 24, 2025 — BioLumic, a pioneer in seed trait innovation, has entered a multi-year partnership with global dairy co-op Fonterra to develop a new category of seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems — traits that program the plant’s genetic expression rather than alter its genetics. The partnership will deliver light-activated traits designed to improve the productivity and resilience of ryegrass, starting in New Zealand.

Salinas, CA – August 28, 2025 – As a historic milestone for specialty crop production and agricultural technology, the Reservoir today broke ground on its inaugural on-farm innovation hub in Salinas, California. The ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Salinas site—on land leased from Tanimura & Antle—was attended by more than 200 industry leaders, growers, elected officials, community partners, and investors. The launch marks the first step in a global vision: creating an ‘Olympic Village of AgTech’ where world-class technology leaders, growers, and entrepreneurs collaborate to solve urgent challenges facing global agriculture.

AMES, Iowa — August 20, 2025 — PowerPollen, the leader in breakthrough pollination technology for increased agricultural productivity and profitability, announced the launch of its next-generation fully autonomous AI-enabled precision pollen application system — a breakthrough designed to transform large-scale seed and grain crop pollination. Unveiled during a field demonstration with investors, customers, government officials and growers, the new machines build on the company’s patented pollination technology stack to deliver commercial-scale collection, preservation and application at lower cost, higher efficacy, and reduced input requirements.

Salinas, CA – August 28, 2025 – As a historic milestone for specialty crop production and agricultural technology, the Reservoir today broke ground on its inaugural on-farm innovation hub in Salinas, California. The ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Salinas site—on land leased from Tanimura & Antle—was attended by more than 200 industry leaders, growers, elected officials, community partners, and investors. The launch marks the first step in a global vision: creating an ‘Olympic Village of AgTech’ where world-class technology leaders, growers, and entrepreneurs collaborate to solve urgent challenges facing global agriculture.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., – April 16, 2025 – Agtonomy, a trusted provider of automation and AI solutions, today announced the release of its third-generation Agtonomy Platform™, the most advanced software platform for agriculture and land management. Formerly known as TeleFarmer™, the latest update introduces enhanced fleet intelligence powered by Physical AI, new equipment platform support for mixed fleets, expanded capabilities for diverse crops, turf and open-field operations, and a new name that reflects its growing range of real-world applications across industries.