…the anchors — we must strengthen it, not weaken it.” She highlighted the rise of AgTech and life sciences as critical areas of growth, alongside initiatives like the BEAM Circular…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…farm labor. Spotlight on Technology and Automation The conference will showcase the latest in agtech innovation, including: Drone companies demonstrating harvest prediction, monitoring, and data collection. Autonomous platforms like Burro,…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
…in specialty crop production by bridging the gap between AgTech startups and growers. By providing direct access to the expertise and networks of Western Growers Association‘s 2,500 members, the incubator…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages and advancements in agtech. We explore the California Agricultural Leadership…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Salinas, CA: Farm workers toil in the lettuce field to bring the harvest to market. By woodkern/DepositPhotos image Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-16-23
…agtech advances, and the new revenue streams for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…of Innovation for Western Growers, Walt Duflock said the idea was to do the event “bigger and better” for 2023. The three-day agtech event in Salinas attracted more than 1,500…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
…lawmakers introducing a Women in Agriculture bill, combining biologicals with agtech advancements, and a new avocado variety to hit the market. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
Earlier this week the Western Growers Association (WGA) hosted the inaugural 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from government officials, growers, agtech innovators, and…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
Adam Bergman ─ Managing Director, Clean Energy Transition Group and the Global Head of AgTech at Investment Banking, Citi ─ joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-16-23
…revise, Seeds for Bees application details, and the latest episode of the Voices of the Valley discussing the economic landscape of agtech development. Tune in to the show for these…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers attracting the next generation of workforce with agtech, addressing cover cropping in almonds…