…for various tasks across multiple crops and field conditions, making it a favorite among innovative growers seeking scalable automation. A Synergy of Hardware and AI The merger enables Bonsai Robotics…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…tomato paste for the first 7–10 days before transitioning to conventional production. Maintaining uptime is critical, with dozens of moving parts from field equipment to hauling trucks and processing lines…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…to 400 million flies. But that’s just talk. Best-case scenario, that’s three years down the road. We can’t wait three years.” Early Results Show 90% Fly Reduction Initial field data…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…company points out that increased reliance on open-field tomato operations—which are more difficult to monitor and regulate—could raise the risk of contamination. “Let’s not turn a trade dispute into a…
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
…soft soil. While they helped farmers mechanize field work, they also came with frustrating limitations—especially in terms of speed and soil preservation. Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors Seeking improvements, Florida…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…issues before they lead to outbreaks. The training is designed to empower field staff to act swiftly and decisively to uphold food safety standards. 3. Implementing a Practical Strategy to…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…around June 23, a few days ahead of the historical average start date of July 4. “We’re in full force, and most—if not all—growers have crews in the field and…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…such a chain requires constant communication and year-round planning. “It’s a blessing,” Paul said. “But it takes a full team—from the field to sales to accounting. Everyone has to row…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…challenges facing California agriculture. Despite repeated efforts in Congress—including bipartisan support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—comprehensive reform remains elusive. LeMay stresses the importance of skilled labor in the field…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…growers have crews in the field pulling that great California Table Grape from the vineyard,” said LeMay. Growers credit a moderate spring and sufficient chill hours for producing a high-quality…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
Join Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., as he dives into the critical midseason threats pistachio growers need to manage now. From the silent spread of Gill’s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…the last decade.” He makes clear that California’s growers aren’t asking for special treatment—just a level playing field. The episode also tackles key federal and state battles. Proposition 12, California’s…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…Hartwig noted, has become increasingly complex, placing California producers at a serious disadvantage. Global Disadvantage for California Growers Hartwig also pointed out the uneven playing field California growers face compared…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, dives into one of the season’s biggest pest pressures: spider mites….