AgTech Tries to Get Hacked—On Purpose

Students Drive Innovation at 2025 CyberTractor Challenge

Now in its fourth year, the CyberTractor Challenge has grown from a niche event into a cornerstone of agricultural cybersecurity training. Hosted at Iowa State University, the 2025 event brought together students from across the country to test their skills on real-world farming equipment—no simulations, no shortcuts.

Organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the event is designed to build a more resilient, secure future for connected agriculture.

Learning That Sticks

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