Posts By: Taylor Lauson
Fighting Food Waste with Babé Farms and Veggie Rescue
From farm to table, food carries with it an inevitable time clock. This is especially true for fresh produce, though, even processed products have a shelf life of only so long. These natural limits, combined with systemic inefficiencies and consumer demands for perfection, mean vast amounts of food never make it to the table. In America, nearly one third of all food is lost or wasted as…
Innovation Determination: How John Deere’s AgTech Builds on 187 Years of Excellence
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture—where technology is reshaping how crops are grown, harvested and managed—John Deere remains a trusted symbol of innovation and reliability. Its signature green and yellow colors, along with the iconic Deere logo, are etched into the American landscape, representing generations of grit, progress and agricultural excellence. As modern growers…
Western Growers Advocates for Agtech at FIRA USA 2025
Western Growers’ Senior Vice President of Innovation, Walt Duflock, was a featured speaker in the California AgTech Alliance press conference at FIRA USA 2025 on Wednesday, October 22. The Alliance serves as a platform to coordinate regional innovation hubs, support commercialization and build a skilled workforce ready for the next generation of agtech. Duflock, who is also co-chair of the…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program: Agenda for the Oct. 31 Meeting
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold the second plenary meeting of the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel on Friday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. This meeting is to develop initial recommendations in response to the Panel charge questions. Registration is required. The Meeting Agenda can be found here. For additional questions, please…
Applications Open for AZDA’s Ag, Soil Health and Water Efficiency Pilot Program
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is now accepting applications for the Agriculture, Soil Health and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program. The final application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. The program provides funding for agricultural landowners, beneficial owners of trust land, lessee of agricultural land or irrigation districts to implement and collect data for…
New Date: Register for Automation Lunch and Learn Virtual Event (Western Growers Members Only)
The date for the Automation Lunch and Learn Virtual Event has changed to Tuesday, December 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. PST. The registration link remains the same. Western Growers members are invited to attend a presentation hosted by the team at Plug and Play on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. This session will delve into why automation matters now (labor, costs, ROI). Presenters will give a full…