Agtools has started a strategic collaboration with Fruitnet Media International, supplementing the publisher’s global fresh produce industry with data and insights. Agtools has now more than 520 commodities’ data from over 192 countries on specialty crops. Fruitnet is the worldwide leader on media and tradeshows, such as Eurofruit, Asiafruit, Global Avocado Congress, Global Berry Congress, Fresh Produce India and many more, including the leading Fruit Logistica content in Berlin. The strategic collaboration will see Agtools supply global market data via its real-time platform to boost Fruitnet’s research capability, as well as regular category reports. Simultaneously, Agtools keeps providing real time data to Blue Book and special monthly commodity supplements. These two leading organizations, among many others, have tested veracity of data, compliance and responsible scrapping, curating and live auditing of data. Bio S.I. Technology is looking forward to a new year in which we can continue to support operational goals of specialty growers in California and Arizona. Utilizing the power of fermentation containing a novel microbial consortium, we are able to demonstrate to specialty growers the value of adding a beneficial microbial community to their particular ranch. It is well-documented that agricultural production causes a shift in the microbiome, sometimes in an undesirable direction, whether it be organic or conventionally farmed. Adding a beneficial microbial community increases nutrient cycling, microbial diversity and functionality, improves photosynthesis and protects resources, such as water and soil. Most companies in the agricultural input space aim to scale up quickly to find one-size-fits all solutions; we have taken the opposite approach. As a family-owned small company, we are able to practice agility and work together with our producers to baseline existing problems and track shifts below and above ground, post-application. We are proud to partner with some of the best in the agricultural industry to generate high-quality datasets producers can trust: Agrology, New Age Laboratories, Biome Makers, Trace Genomics, SoilTech Wireless, Growers Research Innovation Network, ALC Laboratories in Santa Maria and Cal Poly Strawberry Center. We thank our current distributors for their collaboration and commitment to provide their growers with a multitude of tools and substantiated datasets aimed at increasing soil health: Buttonwillow Warehouse Company, Nature Based Technologies, Miya Farms, Coastal Growers Supply Inc, Farmer’s Fertilizer, Grow West and North Valley Ag Services. We are proud to demonstrate on-farm value with some of the most important and progressive farming operations in California, such as Braga Fresh Family Farms, Talley Farms and Betteravia Farms. We look forward to growing together to rebuild, restore and renew soil health. Carbon Robotics has secured $70 million in Series D funding, led by BOND and NVIDIA’s NVentures, fueling the growth of its LaserWeeder™ business, development of new products and continued expansion into new markets. Over the past 28 months, more than 100 LaserWeeders have been shipped to growers globally, including across Europe, Australia, Canada and the U.S. Recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 company and one of TIME’s Top Green Tech Companies of 2024, the company further cements its leadership in AI-powered agtech with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington. Weed Smarter, Not Harder. FarmWise and RDO Equipment Co. have partnered to offer vegetable growers the most advanced weed management technology—helping you tackle weeding challenges with precision, ease and savings. And for a limited time, 0 percent financing on FarmWise’s Vulcan. “The Vulcan is a game-changer for vegetable farmers,” says Richard Arias, Vice President of Southwest Agriculture at RDO Equipment Co. “It offers a reliable, cutting-edge solution that enhances efficiency, reduces costs and headaches, and helps farmers tackle their toughest weeding challenges with confidence.” With the Vulcan, farmers can save $200+ per acre by weeding and cultivating simultaneously, reduce hand-weeding costs with just one operator instead of a 30-person crew and mitigate food safety risks by minimizing field labor. “Our goal at FarmWise is to empower farmers with tools that make their jobs easier and their operations more productive,” says Tjarko Leifer, CEO of FarmWise. “This partnership with RDO enables us to deliver a solution that’s not only innovative but also accessible, thanks to this exclusive financing offer.” Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your weeding process. Get ahead of your weed pressure, reduce labor headaches, and start 2025 with precision farming solutions designed to protect your bottom line. Visit www.farmwiselabs.com to learn more. FarmX Autonomy is selling OrchardPilot, an auto-steer retrofit for orchard tractors that operates without GPS or other connectivity. It installs in a day, promotes increased task focus and saves labor, chemical and accident costs. See it in action at World Ag 2025! You can read more at farmx.ag/orchardpilot. FarmX’s new Osmo (Gen 3) soil moisture sensor debuts in February 2025, offering redesigned housing, easy integration and AI-driven insights. Osmo uses volumetric sensing to measure 200x soil volume of other probes and reports real-time data and recommendations for precise irrigation. You can read more at farmx.ag/osmo.
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32 Western Grower & Shipper | www.wga.com January | February 2025
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