BASF launches next generation xarvio CONNECT 2.0 to simplify machine data exchange and boost efficiency of farm operations

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, August 13, 2026 – BASF is helping farmers work smarter with the launch of xarvio^® CONNECT 2.0, the next generation portable hardware device making its debut in North America. The device enables secure and seamless data exchange between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and compatible machinery terminals. It provides fast access to in-field insights, simplifies map transfer to machines and works across a wide range of terminals, optimizing crop management, saving time and enabling more-informed operational decisions.

Connecting field data to machinery

xarvio CONNECT 2.0 addresses a key challenge in modern farming: machine connectivity. The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to a secure mobile network, creating a closed chain of communication between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and machinery terminals. No smartphone or tablet is required. It is designed to operate reliably even when network coverage is intermittent, ensuring data is captured and transferred whenever connectivity becomes available.

The solution supports all popular file formats including ISOXML and Shapefile and is compatible with machines capable of implementing flat and variable rate application maps for seeding, crop protection and nutrition tasks.

Plug in and transfer application maps in just minutes

Farmers simply plug xarvio CONNECT 2.0 into the USB port of the machinery terminal in the cab. File transfer starts automatically, uploading application maps from xarvio FIELD MANAGER within minutes. Compatible with ISOBUS and CAN-bus, the device works across a broad range of machinery without complex integration. It also enables farmers to capture and review field data to support quality control and daily operations.

“Our aim is to help make agriculture in the United States more productive, profitable and sustainable with digital tools,” said Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming, North America at BASF Agricultural Solutions. “By expanding connectivity options with xarvio FIELD MANAGER and improving ease of use, farmers doing the Biggest Job on Earth can optimize crop production and make better use of existing farm machinery[1]. xarvio CONNECT 2.0 is a novel solution that reflects this commitment, by delivering a practical and accessible connectivity solution.”

Turning operational data into actionable farm insights

In addition to application map transfer, xarvio CONNECT 2.0 records data generated during task implementation, including harvest, moisture levels, and applied application rates. Reviewing this data in xarvio FIELD MANAGER helps farmers estimate input costs, yield and revenue in near real time, and improve operational planning while saving time spent on manual data handling.

Developed in collaboration with farmers, xarvio CONNECT 2.0 builds on the strong performance of the earlier model successfully used in Europe over the past three years. It includes new features and capabilities and was tested in North America during the 2024 and 2025 growing seasons on a range of planters, sprayers, and fertilizer spreaders from a variety of machinery manufacturers. In all tests, the device performed successfully, including on farm machinery more than 10 years old.

xarvio CONNECT also includes integrated GPS, enabling farmers to monitor machine positions, improve logistics, reduce fuel and input use, and complete field operations faster and more efficiently.

For corn growers, capturing field-level operations data through xarvio FIELD MANAGER supports xarvio BIOENERGY. This unique solution connects growers, retail agronomists and biorefineries by tracking season-long farming practices that reduce carbon intensity (CI). With independently verified results, U.S. participants using xarvio BIOENERGY may be eligible to benefit from the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z), subject to final U.S. government guidance and implementation

A setup guide on how to install and use xarvio CONNECT 2.0 is available here. For product availability or to learn more, farmers are encouraged to contact their local retailer or visit www.xarvio.com.

Always read and follow label directions. xarvio is a registered trademark of BASF. © 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC. All Rights Reserved. 

About xarvio^® Digital Farming Solutions – a brand by BASF Digital Farming GmbH

xarvio^® Digital Farming Solutions is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture, optimizing crop production. Its innovative products, xarvio^® FIELD MANAGER, xarvio^® FIELD MANAGER for Fruits & Veggies, xarvio^® FIELD MANAGER for AgBusiness, xarvio^® BIOENERGY and xarvio^® HEALTHY FIELDS use an advanced crop modelling platform to provide independent, timely and field-specific agronomic advice. xarvio’s proven technology consistently delivers measurable benefits for farmers, helping them to produce crops more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. More than 140,000 farmers and consultants worldwide have signed-up for xarvio^® FIELD MANAGER, setting-up a field area greater than 30 million hectares. For more information, visit www.xarvio.com or our social media channels.

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please agriculture.basf.us or our social media channels. 

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 13,300 employees in North America and had sales of $18.1 billion in 2025. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

[1] Not compatible with all equipment types or mixes. Contact your BASF sales representative or local retailer for more information.