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.
For the first time, seed companies and their service providers can purchase complete pollination units to control in-field pollination at scale, improving seed set, mitigating environmental and timing risks, and enhancing yield potential across commercial acres. Units are available exclusively to current PowerPollen license holders and fully supported by Oxbo with comprehensive sales, service, and technical support.
“This launch is more than just new equipment—it represents a turning point for our customers and for PowerPollen,” said Carl Cox, CEO of PowerPollen. “For the first time, seed companies don’t have to rely on limited-service windows. They can own the technology, run it on their schedule, and integrate it directly into their operations. That shift not only scales pollination in a historically unprecedented manner, it also represents PowerPollen’s unyielding commitment to the success of our customers. With this product offering, PowerPollen is pioneering innovation to deliver durable commercial solutions that generate unique value for our customers and strengthen the entire seed production system.”
Addressing Pollination Challenges in Global Corn Seed Production
Pollination has always been a limiting factor in crop yields, as weather extremes from extreme heat, drought and flooding too often disrupt the timing and effectiveness of natural wind-based pollination. PowerPollen’s patented system collects, preserves, and applies pollen at the optimal time—bringing greater reliability, improved seed set and yield increase of more than 20 percent in commercial fields. Moreover, PowerPollen’s ability to deliver reliable pollination in varied environmental conditions improves seed quality and mitigates risk associated with seasonal variation in yield as well, improving the bottom line for seed producers.
“Partnering with PowerPollen allows us to deliver a step-change technology that gives seed companies more control over their outcomes,” said Joe Perzia, president – High Value Crop Division, Oxbo. “It’s a natural extension of our trusted chassis platform and reflects Oxbo’s commitment to driving innovation in specialty agriculture.”
The agreement, which runs through 2030, represents a major evolution of PowerPollen’s business model: from service provision to scaling a first-of-its-kind, commercially available pollination technology that will redefine seed production practices worldwide and open the door to new global markets.
The new pollination collectors and applicators integrate seamlessly with existing Oxbo power units and will also be available as an upgrade with new equipment purchases.
Jason Cope, co-founder and CIPO at PowerPollen, said: “Our original vision was to solve one of agriculture’s toughest challenges—ensuring reliable pollination to unlock greater productivity and resilience for seed producers. To see our technology now become commercially available through a partner like Oxbo is incredibly rewarding. We believe this is just the beginning of what’s possible when breakthrough biological innovation is scaled through world-class engineering and manufacturing partnerships.”
At Oxbo, we are Optimizing farming together. Serving the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets, Oxbo is the clear choice for specialty harvesting and controlled application technology. The Oxbo team consists of global engineering, manufacturing, sales and service support. For more information, visit www.oxbo.com.
