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KIND has announced the conclusion of its KIND Almond Acres Initiative, a three-year regenerative agriculture pilot run in partnership with ofi, confirming that approximately 50% of its almond volume is now sourced from farms using regenerative practices on a mass-balance basis in 2026. The milestone puts the brand halfway toward its 2030 commitment to source all of its almonds from regeneratively managed farms.

KIND Reaches 50% Regenerative Almond Sourcing as Three-Year ofi Pilot Delivers Measurable Results

KIND has announced the conclusion of its KIND Almond Acres Initiative, a three-year regenerative agriculture pilot run in partnership with ofi, confirming that approximately 50% of its almond volume is now sourced from farms using regenerative practices on a mass-balance basis in 2026. The milestone puts the brand halfway toward its 2030 commitment to source

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Farmblox has announced the launch of COP-R-LOCK, a security platform built to detect copper theft and deliver real-time monitoring for solar infrastructure on agricultural operations.

Farmblox Launches COP-R-LOCK to Protect Solar Infrastructure From Copper Theft

Farmblox has announced the launch of COP-R-LOCK, a security platform built to detect copper theft and deliver real-time monitoring for solar infrastructure on agricultural operations.

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Verdant Robotics, a U.S.-based agtech company specializing in precision agriculture, has announced the expanded availability of its flagship SharpShooter precision application system across the country.

Verdant Robotics Expands SharpShooter System to Grass Seed and Sod Production Markets

Verdant Robotics expands its SharpShooter precision application system into grass seed and sod production sectors on April 8, 2026.

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Verdant Technologies has partnered with Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes to expand the distribution of iceless broccoli in Eastern Canada.

Verdant Technologies Expands HarvestHold Fresh Adoption with Harps Food Stores

Verdant Technologies’ HarvestHold Fresh® was adopted by Harps Food Stores following a successful broccoli pilot.

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Laudando & Associates filed a patent-pending system integrating photonic treatment and multimodal phenotyping.

Laudando & Associates Files Patent-Pending Closed-Loop System for Photonic-Based Crop Improvement

Laudando & Associates (L&A) has appointed Federico Magistri as Principal Perception Engineer, strengthening its agricultural robotics team.

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Lumo announced a strategic partnership with Wyatt Irrigation Supply to expand precision irrigation in Napa and Sonoma.

Lumo And Wyatt Irrigation Supply Form Strategic Partnership To Standardize Vineyard Irrigation In Napa And Sonoma

Lumo announced a strategic partnership with Wyatt Irrigation Supply to expand precision irrigation in Napa and Sonoma.

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California AgTech Alliance launches $15M initiative to boost innovation, workforce training, and regional agtech adoption statewide.

California AgTech Alliance launches $15 million statewide initiative to accelerate agricultural innovation

Key Takeaways: California AgTech Alliance aims to bridge research, industry, and farming communities across nine regional hubs $15 million initiative unites UC ANR, CDFA, and GO-Biz under the California Jobs […]

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Martori Farms has acquired the assets of V.H. Azhderian & Co., a long-standing melon grower and distributor.

Martori Farms Acquires SOL Group from Fyffes, Creating the World’s Largest Year-Round Melon Producer

Martori Farms has acquired SOL Group, the melon growing and distribution division of Fyffes, with operations in Honduras, Guatemala, and Miami, Florida.

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AIM and Marin County secure 40-year lease to build the Center for Food & Agriculture, featuring a new Farmers Market and Food Hub by 2028.

Agricultural Institute of Marin Finalizes 40-Year Lease for Center for Food and Agriculture

Agricultural Institute of Marin Finalizes 40-Year Lease for Center for Food and Agriculture Agricultural Institute of Marin and County of Marin sign long-term lease for Center for Food and Agriculture […]

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Nitricity Raises $50M Series B Ahead of California Fertilizer Plant Groundbreaking

Nitricity closed a $50 million Series B funding round co-led by World Fund and Khosla Ventures.

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