…automating at least half of the harvest process within 10 years. The ambitious initiative has been developed out of necessity in addressing consistent labor issues. WG Vice President of Innovation…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-21-21
…mites in almond orchards as the temperatures continue to warm up and why it’s important to bring both ag and tech professionals together for successful innovation. Tune in to the…
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
Bringing agriculture and tech professionals together is going to be critical to maximize the success of new innovations. There has been growing interest in methods for bridging the gap between…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, AFBF is seeking innovative solutions to address…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Applications for CIG are due by April 23. The competitive grants are…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…news release. “We want to continue funding projects that harness the power of partnership and innovation to develop solutions that benefit producers while conserving our natural resources.” A total of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-26-21
…industry innovation accelerator bringing new agtech to market, and how the My Job Depends On Ag decal is serving a bigger purpose in the ag community. Tune in to the…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…present the most potential for ag-tech innovation. Looking ahead to the continued challenges of labor availability and cost has spurred increased investment in recent years. Farmers have been actively engaging…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. The event kicks off with a Presidents’ Reception on the evening of March 18. It will feature a brief…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…of Denmark and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is centered on innovations and technologies that address climate issues in dairy production. During a virtual signing event, CDFA…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…in agtech initiatives through the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Class members will also engage in media relations and social media efforts. WG President and CEO Dave Puglia explained…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…American producers on a level playing field with their competitors around the world,” Perdue said in a press release. “In the past, regulations stifled innovation, causing American businesses to play…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will be held virtually on…