Crop care innovations found at this year’s Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days span plant stress monitoring to biological treatments and application precision
Metos Stremo’s new technology monitors real-time stress detection through conductivity sensors that clip directly onto plants, measuring transpiration rates alongside environmental factors. Innerplant’s innovative Crop Voice system uses genetically engineered soybeans that emit optical signals when under fungal stress, providing weeks of advance warning before visible symptoms appear.
Biocontrol’s nematode system provides multiyear corn rootworm control with a single application, while Elevate AG’s dry seed treatment eliminates talc in favor of beneficial microorganisms. These biological approaches address resistance concerns while supporting soil health.
Spraytec’s Fulltec Drone adjuvant is specifically formulated for the growing drone application market, while Red Star’s AeroGrip provides superior drift control for aerial applications. Both products address the industry’s move toward more precise application methods.
Equipment innovations include NutraDrip’s microfilter system that processes manure to irrigation-quality standards, allowing broader application across farm operations. Looking ahead, Bayer’s Convintro herbicide promises a new mode of action against resistant Palmer amaranth and waterhemp for 2026.