A New Chapter in ASABE History
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Join us Wednesday at 1 pm eastern for a conversation with incoming Executive Director Cedric Calhoun and President Doug Otto, hosted by Amy McWhirter. Get acquainted with Calhoun and hear from Otto on issues affecting the Society. Bring your questions!
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ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING
July 13 –16, 2025
Toronto, Ontario
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It doesn't happen often. In fact, it's been more than a decade since we last hosted an annual meeting in Canada. But with the mix of strong technical content, professional camaraderie, and warm Canadian hospitality, our collaborations with CSABE are always standout events, attracting attendees from across the globe.
In other words, you won't want to miss #ASABE25.
A wide variety of technical and social add-ons are available to boost the return on your investment of time and travel. Scroll below to see what the 2025 program has to offer! |
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Register now to save: Early bird rates end May 1!
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Authors
Be sure that you or your presenting author is registered by the May 1 deadline! All edits to your submission must be completed as well, including adding co-authors to your presentation, editing the title if necessary, and indicating who is presenting at AIM. Watch for the updated technical presentation schedule to post next month with details of all the sessions with presentations and times.
Childcare
KiddieCorp will be joining us for the third year in a row to bring childcare to the AIM program. Reserve your child's time before June 23! Childcare is available during the technical program schedule, Monday through Wednesday, for a small hourly fee.
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Our Host Hotel
All of #ASABE25 is under a singular, beautiful roof: the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. All technical sessions, socials, committee meetings, and more will be held here unless stated otherwise. Rooms are available until June 25 or until sold out at the discounted group rate. |
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Not sure if you need a visa? Find out what traveling to Canada will require. Prepare early! It can take several months for passport or visa approvals.
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Showcase your company in the spotlight at AIM! There are many options and we customize!
Connect with Liz Metts with questions.
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March 15–18, 2026
Transilvania, Romania
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The call for abstracts has opened for the climate symposium being co-hosted with the Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania!
Join us March 15-18, 2026, in Romania for this climate themed symposium. A full list of session topics is available now.
Show your support and attend the event by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Contact Liz Metts with questions or more details.
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ASABE JOURNALS
Submit Your Annual Meeting Paper by May 1
Presenting at the ASABE 2025 Annual International Meeting? Be sure to use the 2025 paper template (download) and read the FAQ for instructions. If your paper is not submitted by May 1 (midnight eastern time), it will not be added to our Online Technical Library until after the meeting.
Email AIMpapers@asabe.org with questions.
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ASABE Members Named AAAS Fellows
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Irmak
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Congratulations to Suat Irmak, Penn State University, and Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas, who were among the newly elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Irmak was included in the section on Agriculture, Food & Renewable Resources, while Matlock was among those in the section on Societal Impacts of Science & Engineering. Both are also Fellows of ASABE.
Election as a Fellow in AAAS honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
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News for Technical Committees
Virtual Meetings
Some technical committees are finding it useful to convene a virtual meeting ahead of ASABE's annual meeting. This allows them to clear general business items from the agenda to make better use of in-person meetings that follow. Committee officers are encouraged to work as a team to find the best way to provide for your members both virtually ahead of the annual meeting and in person.
Training and Resources Available
Join us Friday, May 9, at 2:00 pm eastern for a virtual session that will provide an overview of newly available resources for managing technical committees. Topics will include meeting planning, roster updates, officer elections, bylaw review, and where to find relevant resources on our collaboration platform, Engage.
Contact Jean Walsh for complete details and to obtain the meeting link.
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Did You Know. . .
 You have access to a thriving community of professionals with shared interests and concerns.
Your ASABE membership includes both international and Section membership. Participate at the local level and meet other professionals who face daily challenges similar to yours. Visit the committees listing on the Engage platform to find your section page.
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COMING UP
Member Events
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Student Scholarship & Competition Deadlines
Visit the ASABE Student Awards and Competitions webpage for more details and entry instructions for each of these opportunities listed below.
May 15
K.K. Barnes Student Paper Competition
AGCO National Student Design Competition
G.B. Gunlogson Environmental “Open” Design Competition
June 1
ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition
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Input Sought on Proposed 3D Competition
 Every summer, ASABE student members gather at the annual meeting to compete, connect, and problem-solve through a variety of student design competitions. These events have become a highlight of the conference for many of us, bringing energy, creativity, and innovation to the AIM experience.
A new competition is proposed that will center on 3D printing. Because 3D printing is already widely used across ASABE competitions, this event would offer a natural way to bring together students with different interests and skillsets, while also giving new members a low-cost, high-engagement entry point into ASABE design challenges.
Each year would bring a different challenge. Students might be asked to recreate historical ag equipment, collaborate to reverse-engineer and assemble a machine, or build functioning systems to solve real-world tasks.
Learning outcomes, however, would remain consistent, with students gaining hands-on experience designing within constraints, working with tolerances, selecting materials, and making decisions under pressure. They'll develop their communication, iteration, and problem-solving skills, learning to adapt when things don’t go as planned and develop habits that define effective engineering teams in industry.
Whether you're excited to participate, have feedback or ideas, or would like to learn more, organizers would love to hear from you. Those interested are asked to complete the interest form or contact Audrey Frost.
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Looking for Some ASABE Merch?
Show your Team ASABE pride with freshly branded merchandise from our new collection of apparel, gift items, and general merchandise. Find sweatshirts, polos, caps, water bottles, stickers, and more. Shop for yourself, for a friend, or for your next Section event. |
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In Memoriam
Fredrick W. Nelson
 Frederick William Nelson, age 76, of Ferryville, Wisconsin, and formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Nelson was born in 1948, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he received bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in agricultural engineering. During the Vietnam Conflict, he enlisted in the Navy where he served as an officer on the USS Spiegel Grove and was later stationed on the naval base Diego Garcia.
Nelson was employed at John Deere for 40 years, making significant contributions in electronics and software design for tractors and other Deere equipment. From 1993 until 2020 he played a pivotal role in the development of Deere’s GPS receiver and many subsequent technologies that form the foundation of precision farming today. As a leader, mentor, and facilitator, he drove innovation for key project teams, sharing his extensive development skills within his organization and across the broader company. A distinguished inventor, he held 38 U.S. patents and 215 patents worldwide. He retired with the title of senior principal engineer and was named a John Deere Fellow, the highest level of recognition for his expertise, leadership, and outstanding reputation. His legacy will endure through the many engineers he mentored and innovations that continue to transform agriculture around the world. Fred was extremely generous to family and friends throughout his life and supported multiple charities.
Nelson was a 51-year member of ASABE.
Full obituary
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