Letter from the President
An Energized Direction: Highlights from the Fall Board Meetings
 Hello ASABE Members,
I’m thrilled to share an update on the productive and invigorating sessions held at our recent fall Board of Trustees meetings hosted by Dr. Mari Chinn in the Oklahoma State University Agricultural Hall. This year, we took a critical step forward by dedicating two full days to intense idea sharing and collaboration between the ASABE Society Board of Trustees and the ASABE Foundation Board of Trustees. This joint effort was invaluable, helping us align our visions for the future of agricultural and biological engineering.
The core of our activity was a comprehensive, daylong strategic planning session where the Society Board focused on two complementary goals: strengthening our financial position and significantly enhancing our value proposition for you, our members.
Discussions were organized around four main areas critical for ASABE’s growth:
- Membership: Developing new ways to grow our community and support all career stages.
- Publications: Ensuring our journals and technical content remain the industry’s gold standard.
- Meetings & Events: Making our conferences and specialized events even more essential to your professional development.
- Sales, Advertising, and Sponsorship: Generating non-dues revenue to reinvest back into member programs.
Everyone left the meeting feeling incredibly energized and confident in the strategic path we’ve charted for the organization. Thank you for your continued dedication, and we look forward to sharing more specifics on these initiatives in the coming months!
Sherry Hunt
ASABE President
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Payment System Maintenance November 24 – December 1
Our payment system was taken offline this week while we make essential updates. Until 12:00 pm (eastern) Monday, December 1 we will be unable to accept payments for:
- Membership dues
- Page charges
- Book orders
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you once the updates are complete.
Thank you for your patience during this maintenance period.
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ASABE Celebrates FEMA Partnership, Anniversary
ASABE had the opportunity recently to connect with manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners at the 75th Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Fall Marketing & Distribution Convention, held in Las Vegas.
Attending on behalf of the Society, ASABE President-Elect Travis Tsunemori presented a commemorative plaque celebrating 75 years of this influential conference.
For decades, FEMA has been an instrumental partner in the initiation, development, and distribution of ASABE standards for the ag industry. We’re grateful for the relationships, conversations, and collaboration that have ensued along the way, which continue to move our industry forward.
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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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The 2026 AIM call for abstracts portal is open! Visit the submission portal to find out about the new submission process. The deadlines, submission topics, and guest speaker sessions expected at the 26AIM are posted online.
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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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The 2026 AETC registration portal is open!
Join us February 8–11, 2026, at the iconic Seelbach Hilton in Louisville for the ultimate gathering of agricultural equipment technology leaders. Now entering its fourth decade, AETC has been the powerhouse event driving research breakthroughs, cutting-edge innovation, and transformative advancement.
Your registration includes two luncheons—the keynote address and AE50 presentations—as well as the annual Distinguished Lecture, two days of technical sessions, coffee/networking breaks, and the student poster session. Plus, many ASABE machinery systems committees will be meeting at AETC, providing 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."
The AETC program will be packed with other great speakers as well. Check out the agenda and watch for the speaker lineup to be updated soon. You can find all of the details of the conference on the website. |
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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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Holidays Ahead: ASABE History Books Make Great Gifts
Order a unique gift from our Amazon store quickly with Prime shipping. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please call Keri Nicholas in our Orders department at 269/932-7005.
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New in Resource Magazine
 The November-December issue of Resource has a variety of articles you’re sure to connect with!
This issue contains progress reports on two important initiatives: The Alliance for Modernizing African Agrifood Systems and the Circular Bioeconomy Systems Institute. ASABE continues to lead the way in these important spaces, so make sure to stay up to date on their latest activities.
Did you know ASABE is working on two parallel paths in support of biochar standards? Read all about it from ASABE HQ’s very own Scott Cedarquist.
And don’t miss ASABE Fellow Wayne Maley’s "Last Word" column. He takes a backward-and-forward look at agriculture, speculating what the future could bring with AI. We are sad to report that Wayne passed away at the age of 98 on October 5, before seeing his article published. (Find an obituary in last month's issue of Inside ASABE.)
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New Podcasts from ASABE
We just hit a milestone worth celebrating – 50+ episodes of The Lead with ASABE!
Every conversation is a chance to dive into the stories that matter to us: the breakthroughs happening in labs and fields, the Society moments that bring us together, and the personal journeys that remind us why we do this work in the first place.
Here's what we've been exploring lately:
- Do Women Need Different Agricultural Tools?
- Integrating and Testing Wireless Data Communications Systems for Autonomous Liquid Application Platforms
- The Dehytray: Simple, Innovative Solar Dryer
- One Young Engineer Shares His Story
- Launching a Precision Ag Program at Utah State University
Listen Now
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Giving Back Fund Open for 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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In Memoriam
 Roscoe Pershing
ASABE Fellow Roscoe Pershing passed away November 7, 2025.
Roscoe Louis Pershing, 85, of Champaign, Illinois, died November 7,2025, in his home surrounded in love by his wife and children.
Pershing was born on October 8, 1940, near Washington, Indiana. Growing up on the farm and being one of ten children taught him patience, gratitude, ingenuity, and perseverance. He graduated valedictorian from Washington High School in 1958, and earned degrees in engineering from Vincennes University, Purdue University, and the University of Illinois. He received the first PhD degree ever conferred by the agricultural and biological engineering department at the University of Illinois.
Pershing's professional career included almost twenty years with John Deere in engineering, research, and leadership roles. He was a primary expert in vehicle dynamics and simulation. He started teaching at Black Hawk College, where he refined his teaching skills and focused on effectively reaching each student. He became head of the agricultural and biological engineering the University of Illinois in 1985 and was later named associate dean of engineering, retiring in 2004. He helped make ABE an admired department throughout the country and contributed strongly to improved engineering education as associate dean. His "Executives in the Technological World" class was extremely popular for senior undergraduate students. In retirement, he remained a dedicated supporter of both the department and the college of engineering throughout his life, maintaining beautiful relationships with emeriti professors and work colleagues.
Elected a Fellow in 1986, Pershing was a 61-year member of the Society.
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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