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August, 2025
The Reservoir Launches First On-Farm AgTech Innovation Hub for Specialty Crops

Creating an ‘Olympic Village of AgTech’ in Salinas, CA, to Accelerate Precision Ag and Robotics, led by Driscoll’s, John Deere, Netafim, Nutrien, Taylor Farms, Hartnell College, Naturipe Berry Growers, Tanimura & Antle and Western Growers Salinas, CA – August 28, 2025 – As a historic milestone for specialty crop production and agricultural technology, the Reservoir today broke…

New Resource: Printable “No Entry” Sign Available

Western Growers members can now download a printable sign to post at farm entrances, reinforcing that no one may enter unless authorized by management. The sign also instructs all visitors and law enforcement to call or report to the farm office before entering. This resource is designed to help members protect their property rights and employees ensure proper procedures are followed. WG…

John Deere Partners with the Reservoir to Accelerate High-Value Crop Innovation

MOLINE, Illinois (August 19, 2025) — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the start of a strategic collaboration with the Reservoir, a California-based agricultural technology on-farm incubator platform that brings together grower networks and deep tech R&D studios to accelerate innovation in high-value crop (HVC) agriculture. The partnership links John Deere’s innovative…

CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants and Technical Review Committee

SACRAMENTO, AUGUST 15, 2025 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and the 2026 SCBGP Technical Review Committee (TRC). 2026 SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to award funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of…

DWR Releases Draft Best Management Practices on Managing Land Subsidence in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For almost a century, parts of California have been gradually sinking, impacting critical infrastructure and the communities who rely on it. Recognizing this challenge, the Department of Water Resources has released a draft Best Management Practices document for public comment that will help local water agencies address this growing concern and support groundwater…

Rethinking the Status Quo in Food Safety Systems

We’ve built food safety systems on rules, checklists and audits, efforts that have brought real structure to the fresh produce industry. But one uncomfortable truth remains: improvement isn't showing up as much as we'd hoped. Across the supply chain, food safety professionals face growing pressure, navigating shifting requirements without clear direction or shared understanding. And while…