FMC Corporation Wins 2025 CIO 100 Award for Arc™ Farm Intelligence
FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, has been named a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner by Foundry’s CIO. The prestigious CIO 100 Awards, now in their 30th year, honor innovative organizations that demonstrate excellence in both strategic and operational IT. FMC’s recognition highlights the success of its Arc™ farm intelligence platform, which is revolutionizing the way growers manage pest control and agricultural operations through cutting-edge technology.
Arc™ Farm Intelligence: Empowering Growers with Precision
Arc™ farm intelligence is an integrated, global crop protection platform designed to help growers proactively manage pest threats in their fields. Developed by FMC, the platform leverages real-time data, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics to ensure that the right crop protection products are applied precisely when and where they are needed. The core of the platform focuses on insect management, an essential element for effective crop protection.
The platform uses a combination of pest quantification, weather forecasts, and crop health indicators to give growers reliable, actionable insights. With up to 90% accuracy, Arc™ helps predict current and future pest pressures, giving farmers a critical advantage in making timely and informed decisions. This data-driven approach helps optimize pest management, reduce unnecessary chemical applications, and promote more sustainable farming practices.
A Solution That Delivers Value for Growers
The innovative features of Arc™ farm intelligence are not only technologically advanced but also deliver substantial business value for growers. One of the key benefits is enhancing on-farm efficiency through improved scouting capabilities. By providing more precise pest management information, the platform helps farmers reduce their input costs and improve their pest management outcomes, ultimately leading to healthier crops and higher yields.
“The platform’s innovative pest identification capabilities and predictive modeling showcase the unique intersection of digital expertise and agronomic knowledge,” said Andi Le, Chief Digital Officer at FMC. “We are incredibly proud of how our team has leveraged digital innovation and deep agricultural understanding to deliver meaningful value for our customers.”
Arc™ empowers growers to optimize their operations and manage pest risks more effectively, helping to drive the sustainable use of FMC’s crop protection products. By utilizing the platform’s insights, growers can apply crop protection solutions only when necessary, thereby reducing overall chemical usage and improving environmental sustainability.
A Prestigious Recognition for IT Innovation
The CIO 100 Awards honor IT leaders who drive innovation, transformation, and business success through technology. The competition is fierce, with many organizations submitting high-caliber entries each year. Winning a CIO100 Award is a mark of distinction, acknowledging the exceptional vision, strategic excellence, and profound impact of the organization and its leadership in shaping the future of digital enterprise.
Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director for the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards, commented on the significance of the award: “With an exceptionally high caliber of submissions each year, winning a CIO 100 Award is a true honor. It highlights the bold vision, strategic excellence, and groundbreaking impact of the most influential CIOs shaping the future of digital enterprise.”
One of the highlights of the event is the induction of a new CIO class into the CIO Hall of Fame. These individuals are recognized for their contributions to the IT field, their community involvement, and their focus on mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. FMC’s recognition among these leading innovators is a testament to the company’s commitment to driving technological transformation within the agricultural sector.
Global Expansion and Impact Since 2020
Since its launch in 2020, Arc™ farm intelligence has made impressive strides, expanding from just two countries to more than 30 globally. Today, the platform includes nearly 65 pest predictive models and tracks over 55 insect species, providing growers worldwide with invaluable tools for pest management. This rapid expansion underscores the growing demand for innovative, data-driven solutions that help optimize agricultural practices and ensure better yields.
FMC continues to enhance Arc™ farm intelligence with new features and integrations. Among the upcoming additions are insect mating disruption and growing degree day features, which will provide even more precise, tailored solutions for pest control. These innovations aim to further support growers by offering deeper insights and more targeted pest management strategies.
A Vision for the Future of Agriculture
FMC’s recognition with the CIO 100 Award highlights the growing importance of technology in agriculture. The company’s investment in precision agriculture, digital solutions, and data analytics exemplifies how technology can transform the agricultural industry, enabling farmers to work more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. Arc™ farm intelligence is just one example of FMC’s ongoing commitment to supporting growers with innovative, data-driven tools that address their most pressing challenges.
“As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, digital solutions like Arc™ farm intelligence will play a pivotal role in helping growers navigate the complexities of modern farming,” said Andi Le. “We are excited about the future of the platform and its potential to drive even more significant improvements in pest management and overall agricultural sustainability.”
As FMC looks to the future, the company is exploring new ways to expand the capabilities of Arc™ farm intelligence and to continue providing cutting-edge solutions for the global agricultural community. By embracing innovation and leveraging digital expertise, FMC is helping to shape the future of farming, one smart solution at a time.
Conclusion
FMC Corporation’s recognition as a 2025 CIO 100 Award winner for its Arc™ farm intelligence platform underscores the company’s leadership in the intersection of agriculture and technology. Through the power of real-time data, predictive modeling, and advanced pest management tools, Arc™ farm intelligence is transforming the way growers approach crop protection, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. As the platform continues to expand and evolve, FMC remains at the forefront of digital innovation in agriculture, helping farmers meet the challenges of tomorrow with cutting-edge solutions today.
To learn more about Arc™ farm intelligence, visit fmc.com/arc-farm-intelligence.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.
About CIO
CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. As organizations grow with digital transformation, CIO provides its readers with key insights on career development, including certifications, hiring practices and skills development. The award-winning CIO portfolio provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by Foundry, company information is available at www.foundryco.com.
About the US CIO 100 Awards
The annual US CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that use IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence.
Coverage of the 2025 US CIO 100 award-winning projects will be available online at www.cio.com in the weeks and months leading up to the event.
