Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe
FARGO, N.D., August 25, 2025 – Bushel, a software company focused on agriculture, today announced it has been selected as “Farm Management Solution of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
Bushel Farm combines operational planning, digital payments, and account management to provide farmers with a simpler, more organized way to manage their farm and finances, all in one place. Farmers use Bushel Farm to track field activities, manage crop plans, analyze profit and loss, as well as move money and manage cash flow more easily.
The Bushel Business Account provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC,* inside Bushel Farm gives farmers access to a secure, FDIC-insured business account with 3.43% interest rate as of August 12, 2025** and liquidity designed for daily needs. The Bushel Business Account offers the flexibility to manage funds while earning interest through the same platform they use to run their farm. Farmers can also use Bushel Farm to plan ahead with better financial visibility. Seeing current balances, incoming and outgoing payments, and recent settlement data in one view supports better decision-making. For those using a line of credit, access and repayment can also be tracked.
“Thank you to AgTech Breakthrough for this meaningful recognition. Bushel Farm was built for agriculture, and that focus shows in the tools we offer. Instead of switching between spreadsheets, bank accounts, and apps, our technology is helping to bridge a gap by offering a faster, easier way for farmers to send and receive money,” said Jake Joraanstad, CEO at Bushel. “Beyond payments, our software connects data, people, and processes in a unified solution. We stand as a proven partner to agribusinesses, simplifying technology management and allowing you to focus on productivity and profitability with confidence.”
The company plans to launch remote check deposit and debit card planning into the platform in October 2025. Bushel is SOC 2 Type II compliant to meet strict requirements around data protection, system availability, and confidentiality.
The AgTech sector is rapidly redefining how food is produced, managed and distributed – transforming one of the world’s most essential industries. From AI-driven crop analytics and precision farming platforms to sustainable agriculture solutions and autonomous equipment, AgTech is delivering greater efficiency, transparency and environmental responsibility.
The mission of the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is to shine a spotlight on the breakthrough innovators who are not only keeping pace with this dynamic industry but actively driving it forward. By conducting one of the AgTech industry’s most rigorous evaluations of technology companies, reviewing thousands of award nominations each year, AgTech Breakthrough aims to inspire continued innovation and help propel the global agriculture sector into a smarter, more sustainable future.
“Bushel Farm is changing the expectations of what farm management software can do by combining daily operational planning with secure financial tools in one platform. As more farmers adopt digital tools, convenience and access matter. Fewer than 60% of farmers prefer to be paid by check, yet 77% still receive checks. There’s a definite digital gap between how they are paid and how they want to be paid,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AgTech Breakthrough. “Bushel Farm connects farm operational planning and financial management in a way that feels natural and easy to use, providing farmers with one digital hub for running their business more effectively. We’re proud to award Bushel Farms with ‘Farm Management Solution of the Year!’”
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About Bushel
Bushel is an independent software company based in Fargo, N.D. that provides an integrated workflow solution for agriculture. Bushel’s platform includes customer relationship management, customer and commercial portals, offer and hedge management, and farm management and advisement software. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bushel Exchange, LLC, Bushel also provides digital payment solutions to its customers. These solutions improve operational efficiency, deliver crucial insights, and increase flexibility, enabling grain buyers, processors, ag retailers, ag lenders and farmers to adapt and expand their operations. Bushel now powers more than 3,500 grain and ag retail facilities, representing more than 50% of U.S. and Canadian grain origination. Over 100,000 farmers use Bushel’s technology, making it one of the largest technology networks in U.S. agribusiness. Bushel also meets SOC 2 Type II standards, ensuring robust data security.
Bushel was recently awarded “AgTech Finance Platform of the Year” in the fifth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
About AgTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in agricultural & food technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The AgTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AgTech companies and solutions in categories including farm management, indoor farming, IoT and robotics, FoodTech, analytics and more. For more information visit AgTechBreakthrough.com.
Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
*Bushel is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services for the Bushel Business Account are provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. FDIC insurance only covers the failure of an FDIC-insured bank. The standard FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC- insured bank, per ownership category through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and its sweep program banks.
**The interest rate for the Bushel Business Account is variable and may change at any time. See https://bushelwallet.com/bushel-business-account/ and the Deposit Account Agreement for more details: https://bushelexchange.com/deposit-account-agreement.
