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2026 Society Leadership Candidates Announced
Amy Kaleita, nominated for president, leads the slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2026 election of Society officers. Review the full slate and get acquainted with the candidates.
Members with a valid email address will be sent balloting instructions on January 12 from Intelliscan. Voting will open electronically beginning January 14 with a personalized link sent to your email, again from Intelliscan.
If you need special accommodations, please contact Joann McQuone by email or phone (269/932-7022). Balloting closes March 1, 2026.
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For Your Consideration: Your Own Role in Society Governance
New in 2026, the Nominating committee is excited to provide a new avenue for members to present themselves for nomination for leadership positions within the Society. Get ready for the opportunity to become a leader and elevate your impact by volunteering to run for office in 2027. Consider a position on the Nominating committee or Board of Trustees—or even Society president.
The self-nomination process is being currently being finalized; watch for more details in the coming months.
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Presidential Notes
 In her current columm in Resource, ASABE President Sherry Hunt encourages members to actively share their stories to raise awareness of the profession, inspire young people considering meaningful careers, and advance ASABE's prominence as a leading source of expertise.
Hunt names two very practical ways in which to "Embrace Your Story." First, participate in ASABE Foundation initiatives—like the "Engineering Our Future" campaign currently underway. Second, mentor future engineers through programs like the Future City Competition, whose "From Farm to Table" theme aligns perfectly with the field.
"Don’t keep your story to yourself," says Hunt. "Shout it from the rooftop! Educate the public about the vital work you do, and explain why it matters."
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Mark Your Calendar!
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING
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ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING
July 12 – 15, 2026
Indianapolis
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There are just two weeks left to submit your abstract to the 2026 annual meeting. This is your opportunity to present your research where it counts: to 1600+ of your international, professional peers. The AIM26 deadlines, submission topics, and expected guest speaker sessions are posted online.
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Early Bird Registration is Open!
Registration is open at early bird rates. Current registration options include the Wednesday awards lunch, the spouse/guest registration option, and the Foundation Dinner. Round out your itinerary later this spring, when additional events will be added. The portal to host those additional options—breakfast, socials, receptions, CPDs, and tours—is still open.
On the annual meeting website you can currently find updated information about:
- The call for abstracts
- Key deadlines
- JW Marriott Indy
- Child care at AIM!
- Submitting your social or CPD before February 1
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Join Us in Louisville for AETC 2026
Registration Now Open!
Early Bird Rates through January 4
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Final Call for Registration at Optimal Rates!
We hope you plan to join us for the 2026 AETC in Louisville, Kentucky. Online registgration will remain open until January 31, with early bird rates available only through January 4. Registration will then close February 1 through February 8, opening again on Monday, February 9, at the Seelbach Hilton.
Your registration includes two luncheons—the keynote address and AE50 presentations—as well as the annual Distinguished Lecture, an array of technical sessions covering subjects like sustainable fuels, combine residue management, innovations in grain bin monitoring, and much more. Plus! enjoy coffee/networking breaks and the student poster session. And be sure to check out the many ASABE machinery systems committees that will be meeting at AETC, which provide an opportunity to get involved in standards development, make industry connections, and shape future educational events.
Keynote Luncheon
We're pleased to welcome World Food Prize docent Randy Renze, whose presentation "Feeding a Hungry World —The Borlaug Mission" will inform and inspire.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Our 2026 Distinguished Lecture will be delivered by R. Andres Ferreyra, PhD, "Data Interoperability in Agrifood Systems: Stories of Excitement, Horror, and Hope."
You can find complete program details at www.asabe.org/AETC2026.
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Refer a Member, Save on Dues
We're rewarding you for helping us grow! Refer a new paid member, and we'll take 10% off your next year's dues. Refer up to 5 members a year for a maximum savings of 50%!
To get your discount, have the new member list your full name in the "referred by" field on their join form.
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DYK: Just a Few Clicks Will Take You to Thousands of Tech Documents
 Are you keeping up with the literature of the profession?
ASABE's Technical Library contains more than 35,000 documents, with more added every month, and your ASABE membership grants you access to all of them. Plus! members may also download up to five free standards each year.
Learn more about your benefits online.
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New Podcasts from ASABE
Have you checked out our podcast lately? Every episode is a chance to explore what drives us: the breakthroughs reshaping our understanding, the moments that strengthen our community, and the personal stories behind the work itself.
Here's what we've been digging into in recent weeks:
- Achieving Circularity Goals with Public-Private Partnerships
- Monitoring In-Shell Peanut Kernel Moisture Content in Real Time
- Do Women Need Different Agricultural Tools?
Listen Now
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Final Call for Giving Back Fund Submissions
 Grain harvesting, rainwater harvesting, multipurpose field equipment--these are just a few of the transformative projects that the Giving Back Fund has supported in recent years.
Administered by the ASABE Foundation, the Giving Back Fund provides financial support to projects that showcase the knowledge and skills of the agricultural and biological engineering profession through efforts that benefit underserved individuals or groups.
Eligible projects may take place anywhere in the world; no preference is given in the selection process for geographic location. The endeavor may involve building, designing, planning, teaching, or other assistance that has tangible evidence of the endeavor.
Submissions are due December 31.
Learn more
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Blue Ribbon Awards: Nominate Now for Outstanding Educational Materials
Blue Ribbon Awards are presented each year in recognition of outstanding effort and achievement in the development of noteworthy educational materials.
Entries for 2026 awards are due by January 25. Find more information online.
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Student Scholarships, Competition Deadlines
Students and their advisors will want to make note of the following scholarship and competition deadlines. For eligibility and other guidelines, please visit our website.
Scholarships, Nye Fellowship
The Nye Graduate Fellowship, Adams Scholarship, and Foundation Engineering Scholarship are presented annually and are valued at $2000 each. Entry deadline for these is March 15. Applicants must be ASABE student members.
ASABE Student Competition Registration Deadlines
March 15
- Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Competition
April 15
- Bioprocess Startup
- Fountain Wars
May 15
- AGCO National Student Design Competition, KK Barnes Student Paper Competition, Gunlogson Design Open Competition
June 1
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In Memoriam
 Paul K. Turnquist
ASABE Fellow Paul Kenneth Turnquist, 90, of Auburn, Ala., died December 11, 2025.
Born January 3, 1925, on a farm near Lindsborg, Kansas, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1957 with a BS in agricultural engineering. Upon graduation, he was a research engineer at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria, Ill. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve Critical Skills Program. He earned MS (1965) and PhD (1965) degrees in agricultural engineering from Oklahoma State University and subsequently served on the faculties at Oklahoma State University, South Dakota State University, and Auburn University. He retired from Auburn in 1998 as professor and department head emeritus of biosystems engineering. He co-authored three textbooks on off-road vehicle engineering principles and authored numerous scientific and educational papers. He envisioned and pioneered the forest engineering program at Auburn University.
A life member of ASABE, Turnquist was the first recipient, in 1972, of ASABE's A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award. He was active in engineering and education societies, including the American Society of Engineering Education, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Council of Forest Engineering, and the Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology, serving on the latter's Engineering Accreditation Commission from 1992 to 1997. In 1970, he was the Outstanding Young Faculty Award (Dow Chemical) recipient for the North Midwest Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. He was a licensed professional engineer (Oklahoma).
A 68-year member of ASABE, Turnquist was elected a Fellow in 1987.
Full obituary
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An Invitation from the ASABE Foundation
Students Are Our Future
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Your gift supports student competitions that spark innovation, scholarships that open doors, and leadership programs that build tomorrow’s professionals.
Thanks to a generous $50,000 match, every dollar you give is doubled—expanding opportunities for students to learn, lead, and make an impact.
Join us in Engineering Our Future and fuel the innovation and leadership that will define the next century of ASABE excellence. |
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ASABE proudly supports DiscoverE and the Future City Competition.
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