WESTERN GROWER SHIPPER MARCH/APRIL 2018 WGA.COM
8 Strengthening Company Culture…One Mindset at a Time 10 Innovation Summit Brings AgTech to Imperial Valley’s Backyard 12 PRODUCE TRANSPORTATION Data-Driven Predictive Models Could Aid Industry Down the Road 14 WATERBIT Tech to Simplify Irrigation and Make Smarter Water Decisions in Real Time 16 THE NEW TAX LAW Nuances Require an Expert’s Knowledge 19 WGCIT SPONSOR Farm Credit: Ag-Specific Lending for a Century
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