UPDATES FROM THE WGCIT The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology was created to link Western Growers members with innovators in the agtech space. Below are news updates from the Center’s startups:
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)
1. Publication Title
2. Publication Number
3. Filing Date
Western Grower & Shipper
_ 0043_3799
08/29/2025
4. Issue Frequency
5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price
$18
Bi-Monthly
6
7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4 ® )
Contact Person Dave Puglia
6501 Irvine Center Dr Suite 100 Irvine, Orange County, CA 92618
Telephone (Include area code)
(949) 863-1000
8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer)
6501 Irvine Center Dr Suite 100 Irvine, Orange County, CA 92618
9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address)
Dave Puglia 6501 Irvine Center Dr Suite 100, Irvine, Orange County, CA 92618
Editor (Name and complete mailing address)
Michelle Rivera 6501 Irvine Center Dr Suite 100, Irvine, Orange County, CA 92618
Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address)
10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name Complete Mailing Address
6501 Irvine Center Dr Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618
Western Growers Service Corp.
Agrofocal Technologies, Inc
11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box None Full Name Complete Mailing Address
Agrofocal Technologies sells an AI-powered crop monitoring system that easily mounts on any farm vehicle and provides real-time crop yield and crop health information. • Within 10 percent of actuals • Early insights, Better decisions, Higher profits
12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months Has Changed During Preceding 12 Months (Publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement) PS Form 3526 , July 2014 [Page 1 of 4 (see instructions page 4)] PSN: 7530-01-000-9931
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13. Publication Title
14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below
Contact contact@agrofocal.ai for more information.
15. Extent and Nature of Circulation
Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months
No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date
a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run)
(1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies)
3890
3878
b. Paid
Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid (2) distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies)
Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail)
0
0
Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, (3) Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS ®
0
0
(4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (e.g., First-Class Mail ® )
7
5
c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)]
3897
3883
d. Free or
0
(1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541
0
Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail)
(2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541
0
0
(3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g., First-Class Mail)
0
0
(4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means)
262
252
e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4))
262
252
f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)
4169
4135
g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3))
103
100
h. Total (Sum of 15f and g)
4272
4235
i. Percent Paid (15c divided by 15f times 100)
94%
94%
* If you are claiming electronic copies, go to line 16 on page 3. If you are not claiming electronic copies, skip to line 17 on page 3.
Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing agriculture with AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields. The LaserWeeder product line has eliminated more than 30 billion weeds across 100-plus crops in 14 countries. In February, Carbon Robotics launched the next- generation LaserWeeder G2, extending the reach of its laser weeding technology to more growers and crops. This summer, the first LaserWeeder G2 will operate on a grower’s farm in Spain’s high-tunnel farming, marking another step in the technology’s expanding global adoption. As challenges around labor, input costs and sustainability intensify, Carbon Robotics remains focused on delivering technology that helps farms stay productive and profitable.
PS Form 3526, July 2014 (Page 2 of 4)
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)
16. Electronic Copy Circulation
Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months
No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date
a. Paid Electronic Copies
0
0
3897
3883
b. Total Paid Print Copies (Line 15c) + Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a)
4169
4135
c. Total Print Distribution (Line 15f) + Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a)
94%
94%
d. Percent Paid (Both Print & Electronic Copies) (16b divided by 16c Í 100)
I certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (electronic and print) are paid above a nominal price.
17. Publication of Statement of Ownership
Publication not required.
If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed
9/1/25
in the ________________________ issue of this publication.
18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner
Date
08/29/2025
I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).
36 Western Grower & Shipper | www.wga.com September | October 2025
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