…DIGICROP Conference coming up at the end of the month, and Farm Bureau now looking for entrepreneurs for its Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show for these news…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…gap? Listen as Walt Duflock, Western Growers VP of Innovation, discusses the progress on automation around harvest (helping out in the field) and automation to harvest (actual harvest robots). Walt,…
New Program to Boost Tech Solutions in Fresh Produce Industry
…for start-up, scale-up and international technology solution providers to participate. IFPA will connect those providers with leaders and companies within the fresh produce and floral industries. Vice President of Innovation…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
…to effectively use innovation and technology…because you can’t test your way toward a food safety solution! Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…the first Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Ministerial Meeting. Secretary Vilsack will also participate in a fireside chat with UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
…we’re doing with harvest automation,” said Walt Duflock, VP of Innovation for Western Growers. “Not in terms of fundraising for startups and all kinds of valuations, but in terms of…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
…option available to combat diseases like brown rot, shothole, scab, and Phomopsis. “It’s a brand-new innovation from BASF, really setting a brand-new standard for fungicide control of key diseases like…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…similar,” said Steve Lutz, Senior Vice President of Insights and Innovation at Category Partners. “Sales of organic produce in 2021, while up a bit less than expected, remain on par…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program. An additional two weeks was provided to submit applications for the new Water Efficiency…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…Milk Marketing Order operates and differs by region. Delegates updated policy on biofuels to include renewable diesel. The addition recognizes the innovation and potential that sustainable biofuels play in providing…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…with Karen on the topics of workforce development, upskilling the current workforce and molding the next generation to quickly advance innovation to feed more people while using fewer resources. Sponsored…
Working Relationships Help Fuel Product Development and Advancement
…a big ag innovation center. I took a tour with the Dean of Agriculture and was amazed. It’s a 10,000-acre campus. They have 4,200 ag students and the nanotechnology and…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…water. How? Ethy Levy, founder of Bridge Hub and Impact Innovation Israel, reveals that collaboration is the key. Listen as she shares tips on adopting innovation, creating the right infrastructure…