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Davidson Prize Awarded to Grain Weevil, Outrun Tillage

ASABE and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the winners of the 2026 Davidson Prize during a special presentation at Commodity Classic, recognizing extraordinary innovations in agricultural engineering that are helping farmers improve productivity, safety and sustainability.

Named for J.B. Davidson, widely regarded as the father of modern agricultural engineering, the Davidson Prize celebrates cutting-edge solutions that deliver measurable impact for producers while advancing the future of agriculture.

This year’s Davidson Prize winners are:

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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Video: Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.