Posts By: Ben Palone
Reservoir Farms Opens in Salinas: A New Era for AgTech Commercialization
Last Monday marked a milestone moment for the Western fresh produce ecosystem with the grand opening of Reservoir Farms in Salinas. This new commercial-scale site isn’t just another operation breaking ground; it's an inflection point for the future of agricultural innovation. For years, both innovators and growers have pointed to the gap between early stage development and real‑world…
Automated Harvesting Emerges as a Global Challenge — and a Shared Opportunity
The race to develop reliable, scalable automated harvesting solutions is no longer a regional priority; it has become a global imperative. Around the world, growers are grappling with shrinking labor pools, rising production costs, and mounting pressure to maintain a stable food supply. This week marked an important step toward addressing these challenges collaboratively, as Western Growers…