Lindsay at Ag on the Mall
Media Release
Contact: Tara Meier, Lindsay Corporation, tara.meier@lindsay.com, (531) 236-9979
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2024
Lindsay Corporation Highlighting Irrigation Technology at Association of Equipment Manufacturers Celebration of Modern Ag Event
Lindsay will demonstrate how irrigation furthers the Future of Food and Farming across the globe
OMAHA, Nebraska – Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, will be on the National Mall to showcase how irrigation is essential for food security. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Celebration of Modern Ag will take place on May 6-8 between the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.
“We know that America would not be the successful country it is today without generations of hard-working agriculture producers, and we are proud to celebrate them at the AEM Ag on the Mall event. We are looking forward to an opportunity to showcase our innovation and share the critical impact of mechanized irrigation on food production,” said Gustavo Oberto, “president of global irrigation at Lindsay and member of the AEM Ag Sector Board of Directors, “We are inspired to tackle the challenge of feeding a growing world population and excited to continue the work of building partnerships with policymakers and key stakeholders to get our leading-edge solutions into the hands of growers across the world.”
The Lindsay exhibit will illustrate the many ways sustainable irrigation practices can have a positive effect on agriculture around the world and promote food security and environmental stewardship. Under a 45-foot Zimmatic™ central pivot span and will highlight how irrigation products and technological solutions positively impact food production. Visitors will be treated to snacks highlighting Lindsay growers across the country and learn how irrigation plays a role in what they eat.
“Facilitating more sustainable irrigation across the globe is a priority for Nebraska-based Lindsay Corporation, who has been a leader in the research and development of innovative irrigation solutions to meet the needs of the world’s rapidly growing population,” said Rep. Don Bacon. “Their irrigation inventions help growers conserve natural resources and maximize yields.”
With over 12 million acres under irrigation in more than 90 countries, Lindsay has a global impact on agriculture. Since 2018, Lindsay’s FieldNET™ technology has saved more than 469 billion gallons of water and 1,459 million kilowatt hours of energy.
“Nebraskans can be proud that our state remains a global leader in agricultural innovation. It’s great to see that Nebraska companies will be in Washington to demonstrate how our ag producers continue to sustainably feed and fuel the world. In Congress, I’ve led numerous pieces of legislation like the PAL Act, PRECISE Act, and LAST
ACRE Act to expand access to precision agriculture equipment for our farmers and ranchers,” said Senator Fischer.
To learn more about the strength and durability of Lindsay's irrigation equipment and technologies, go to www.lindsay.com
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About Lindsay Corporation
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, the company has been at the forefront of research and development of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and transportation needs of the world’s rapidly growing population. The Lindsay family of irrigation brands includes Zimmatic™ center pivot and lateral move agricultural irrigation systems, FieldNET™ and FieldWise™ remote irrigation management technology, FieldNET Advisor™ irrigation scheduling technology, and industrial IoT solutions. Also a global leader in the transportation industry, Lindsay Transportation Solutions manufactures equipment to improve road safety and keep traffic moving on the world’s roads, bridges and tunnels, through the Barrier Systems™, Road Zipper™ and Snoline™ brands. For more information about Lindsay Corporation, visit www.Lindsay.com.
FieldNET, FieldNET Advisor, FieldWise and Zimmatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lindsay Corporation and/or its affiliates.