Posts By: Ben Palone
Moving at the Speed of Growers: Why Partnerships Matter in AgTech
One of my favorite parts of my role in AgTech on the WG Innovation Team is seeing what’s possible when the right partners come together with a shared purpose: helping growers succeed. Innovation in agriculture doesn’t happen in isolation, and it certainly doesn’t help anyone if solutions stay stuck on the shelf. What truly makes the difference is the ability to move quickly, act…
Diamondback Moth: An Escalating Threat to Central Coast Farms
The diamondback moth (DBM) has become a growing operational crisis for brassica growers along California’s Central Coast. In recent years, however the escalating DBM pressure has led to significant crop damage, rising rejection rates, and sharply increasing production costs—placing real strain on the economic viability of many farming operations. What was once a localized pest issue has…