New VofV Podcast Episode – Almond Evolution: Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on October 19, 2021 11:49 AM
What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve water efficiency, control almond-killing pests and mitigate climate change.
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Tackling Food Waste: Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on October 12, 2021 01:50 PM
Imagine a world where every piece of fruit and vegetable you eat tastes as ripe as the day that it was picked or harvested. Hazel Technologies is making that world a reality.
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WGCIT Engages with Congressman Panetta during Microgrid California Event
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on October 07, 2021 09:35 AM
On Tuesday, Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) Director Dennis Donohue and Concentric Power CEO Brian Curtis (a WGCIT resident) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta for Microgrid California. The Microgrid California event offered a series of activities to demonstrate the importance of microgrids for providing reliable electricity, saving money and reducing emissions.
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