AETC registration remains open through January 31 - Join us in Louisville February 8-11! https://ow.ly/OHYx50XZSvN

Check out the candidates preview for the 2026 election, opening today. Ballot links are emailed directly to you from Intelliscan. https://ow.ly/ReHG50XZStI

KiddieCorp is back at AIM in Indy! Watch for registration info to be posted this spring. https://ow.ly/sXOu50XZGj2

Special shoutout to ASABE Trustee Paula Steiner, civil engineer, USDA NRCS. Thanks for all you do! #leadership #engineer

Learn more about the fate of specific nutrients during direct sun drying of apricots. Processors often apply a sulfite pre-treatment to apricots to help maintain its vivid orange color and nutrient content during drying. #nutrients #sun #apricots https://ow.ly/b0OS50XXelI

Submit your social, CPD, tour, or business meeting for #ASABE26. Due by February 1! https://ow.ly/lsbt50XWHBV

Registration is open for the 2026 AIM! Register and submit your abstract-details here. https://ow.ly/ESc050XW7Qv

The deadline is January 12 to submit your abstract to 26AIM! Find all of the details on the meeting website. https://ow.ly/4V5G50XU0cq

Get ready to geek out! Announcing the 2026 AE50 winners. 🏆 AI, robotics, precision technologies and more are featured in the best innovations of the past year, bringiing greater efficiency, safety, sustainability, and productivity to ag and bio systems. See the full list at asabe.org/ae50winners1

Drumroll, please! The most popular podcast episode on The Lead from ASABE is about the hackathon competition and how it helps prepare students for careers in agriculture and biological engineering. https://ow.ly/i9WG50XHrgL #careers #agriculture #engineering

Have a safe and happy New Year! We'll see you in 2026.

Our second-most popular podcast episode on The Lead from ASABE is about the International Quarter-Scale Tractor competition! #tractor https://ow.ly/roz450XHr49

Some 64% of community water supplies in rural coastal communities in Davao del Sur, Philippines, showed contamination with coliform. Learn more about this water quality assessment in this ASABE Technical Library article. https://elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp?aid=55337&t=1&redir=aid=55337&

Congrats to Christopher Neale, Director of Research, University of Nebraska Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute! https://dnn9n7kh1.blob.core.windows.net/portals/0/Awards/Fellows/Bios/Neale.pdf?sv=2017-04-17&sr=b&si=DNNFileManagerPolicy&sig=5Uc85UFxPr%2FlAqsUJ0loix%2BU52EPzIADurwLRDzot8g%3D

Our countdown of the top podcast episodes on The Lead with ASABE continues...#3 is about autonomous cotton harvesting. https://ow.ly/axlB50XHqEg#3#autonomous #cotton

We're on #4 of our podcast countdown for The Lead with ASABE! Our fourth most popular episode was one of the first episodes, discussing circularity in the agriculture and food industry. https://ow.ly/4hhJ50XHq5L#4#circularity #agriculture #food

We're counting down the top 5 podcast episodes for The Lead From ASABE! Here's episode #5, discussing African agriculture and the AMAA initiative for the Society. https://ow.ly/Hu7750XHpZM#5#Africa #agriculture

Another great way to make a lasting impact is to become a monthly donor to the ASABE Foundation. Select “Monthly” on PayPal and support ASABE students all year long. Contact ASABE Development for more information. mailto:[email protected]

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

A University of Illinois study evaluated data from 10 bioreactors to determine if they're a source of phosphorus pollution in agricultural drainage water. Find out why denitrifying bioreactors may leach phosphorus from woodchips into farm fields. #bioreactor #phosphorus https://ow.ly/8MJU50XH74K

We're pleased to welcome World Food Prize docent Randy Renze, whose presentation "Feeding a Hungry World —The Borlaug Mission" will inform and inspire as the keynote speaker at AETC. Don't miss out--register today! https://ow.ly/C17v50XH6Y7

A new episode on The Lead From ASABE podcast is now available, featuring Maury Salz and Jim Ethington, CEO, Arable Labs. The pair discusses how circularity and regenerative processes can be married to create a more sustainable future. #podcast #circularity #regenerative https://ow.ly/mtTw50XH6N7

Did you know? If you’re 70½ or older, you can give to the ASABE Foundation tax-free through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. A QCD can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Contact ASABE Development for more info. mailto:[email protected]

Interested in making a difference for students--our future agricultural and biological engineers? The ASABE Foundation has $130,000 available to specifically match student competition donations. Give today toward student competitions. mailto:[email protected]

Special shoutout to ASABE Trustee Anthony Doss, PE, SVP, Engineering, Smithfield Foods. Thanks for all you do! #leadership

Students! Entries for the AIM Student Oral/Poster Presentation competition are due in just a month--January 18! Read up on all the details. https://ow.ly/zUPA50XH13H

Happy Hanukkah!

Make a difference in the agriculture engineering profession by applying for the Giving Back Fund. Applications are due Dec. 31. #giving #agriculture #engineering https://ow.ly/sys450XH0Xq

What's the best irrigation method for cantaloupes and broccoli? Find out in this article from the ASABE Technical Library. This research explored both the highest and lowest yielding irrigation methods for both crops and how soil amendments influenced yields. #irrigation https://ow.ly/qv1e50XH0Ui

DYK? The ASABE Foundation will match every donation made up to $50,000 dollar for dollar until December 31?!? Contact ASABE Development for more information. mailto:[email protected]

Fun fact: ASABE has 60 funds and counting that you can donate to. These funds are focused on purposes as diverse as awards, Standards, strategic initiatives, student competitions, scholarships, SRLNP and special projects. Contact ASABE Development for more information. mailto:[email protected]

Students-Present your poster at AETC and compete for a chance to win a Visa gift card! Find out the details and how to submit at https://ow.ly/yceg50XH0pc.

ASABE had an incredible opportunity to connect with manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners at the 75th Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Fall Marketing & Distribution Convention! ASABE President-Elect Travis Tsunemori presented a plaque celebrating 75 years of this conference.

Delegates from the U.S. recently attended the ISO TC 238 Solid Biofuels & Pyrogenic Biocarbon meeting in Tokyo, Japan! The group discussed the impact of the new pyrogenic biocarbon standards on existing WG 6 standards. Thanks to Chris Wiberg, Ritu Linhart, Scott Cedarquist and Britni Wall for going!

AETC registration is open! Early bird rates are available through January 4. https://ow.ly/cqQw50XGlUA

KiddiCorp is coming to Indy! #ASABE26 welcomes KiddieCorp back to AIM for child care. Watch for registration to open in March! https://ow.ly/ZIuI50XFQko

AIM26 abstracts are being accepted! The deadline is January 12. Submit today! https://ow.ly/ZBvP50XBgrk

It's Giving Tuesday! The ASABE Foundation helps make the work of the Society possible. Give today. #giving #non-profit https://ow.ly/qwr650XAG5Y

Congrats to Marybeth Lima, PE, professor and department chair, LSU, for being named an ASABE Fellow! Lima was selected for fearlessly advocating for incorporation of civic engagement into engineering education and practice and providing clear examples for others to learn. https://ow.ly/8Lms50XwXCr

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our members! #thankful #grateful

Host a social at #ASABE26! Now is the time to organize your networking event and submit it for July-whether it is a breakfast, business meeting, tour, or CPD. Deadline is Feb. 1. #social #networking https://ow.ly/gkCY50Xj5CQ

Submit your abstract to the 2026 AIM in Indianapolis before the Jan. 12 deadline! Go to the AIM website or submission portal for more details! https://ow.ly/zvzY50Xj5z7

Check out the latest podcast episode from ASABE! This episode discusses using microwave sensing to investigate kernel moisture content in semi-trailers, featuring Micah Lewis, Research Agricultural Engineer, Dept. of Agriculture ARS. https://asabe.org/about-us/news/the-lead-with-asabe

It's National Rural Health Day. Check out this interesting article from the ASABE Technical Library on gender differences in youth when it comes to learning about farm safety. #gender #youth #farm https://ow.ly/jlYC50Xj4yK

Special shoutout to Jeremiah Davis, P.E., Professor, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Director, National Poultry Technology Center, Auburn University. Thank you for serving as an ASABE Trustee! We appreciate you.

Students! It's not too soon to start working on your submissions for the AIM student oral/poster presentation competition! The deadline is Jan. 18. https://ow.ly/wBNz50Xj4aZ

Ah, pickles! What's not to like? There are so many different flavors. For National Pickle Day, enjoy this article from the ASABE Technical Library on defect detection of whole pickles. https://elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp?search=1&JID=5&AID=24966&CID=prov2008&T=1&url

The 2026 AIM Sponsorship Guide is here! Partner with ASABE to showcase your company at the world’s premier gathering of agricultural and biological engineers. From technical communities to student competitions and event hosting, we’ll help you design a package. https://asabeaim.org/#eight

The Distinguished Lecture Series is honored to present R. Andres Ferreyra, Ph.D, at the 2026 AETC. Dr. Ferreyra will deliver, "Data Interoperability in Agrifood Systems: Stories of Excitement, Horror, and Hope" Monday evening. Sponsored by John Deere. https://ow.ly/sXNT50Xj3vO

A special thank you to all ASABE members who are veterans. We honor you for your service! #leadership #hero #veteran