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Celebrating World Water Day: The Osmo Revolution in Water Management

By Levon Minassian , Product Manager • March 22, 2024
Today, as we observe World Water Day, it's a time to reflect on the vital resource that sustains life on our planet: water. In the realm of agriculture, where water is both a precious ally and a critical challenge, the quest for sustainable irrigation management practices is more urgent than ever. It's in this spirit of innovation and sustainability that we reiterate one of our core values of turning measurements into actionable practices for farmers. We’ve been working hard at improving our irrigation recommendations through our newly redesigned Osmo soil moisture probe.

FarmX Presents Autonomous Navigation without GPS and Complete Farm Management System at 2024 World Ag Expo

By Sarah Levin • February 8, 2024
FarmX, a pioneer in agricultural technology, is excited to announce its public debut of Perceptive Navigation® vehicle autonomy in live demonstrations at the 2024 World Ag Expo. FarmX will present autonomous vehicle navigation without GPS or connectivity on vehicles equipped with Perceptive Navigation®. Unlike traditional GPS-dependent systems, FarmX’s robotics platform enables intuitive, real-time, high-precision navigation in complex agricultural environments such as dense foliage, mountainous terrain, adverse weather, and low-visibility scenarios. The platform can be licensed for tractors, rovers (UTVs, ATVs) and drones. It can be customized for a manufacturers’ new product lines or retrofitted to existing vehicle lines.

Breaking Ground in Agriculture: FIRA Continues to Drive a Robotics Revolution!

By Brian Mellea • November 14, 2023
 Nov 14, 2023 

Post-Harvest Irrigation Management Provides Important Benefits and Opportunities for Orchards and Vineyards

By Brian Mellea • October 11, 2022
In the fall, irrigation management is far from over in orchards and vineyards after nuts, fruit, or grapes have been harvested. Leaves are still green and active for several weeks or even months, continuing to convert the energy from sunlight into carbohydrates. With the fruit gone, these carbohydrates are now directed to three sinks: To buds and recent woody growth that is maturing and hardening off, to restock the energy reserves throughout the tree or vine, and the small fall root flush. The energy gathered postharvest is basically a down payment on next year’s crop. In the spring, the tree or vine live off these reserves for several weeks after breaking dormancy. The reserves will power budbreak, flowering, and leafout. This means that sufficient irrigation after harvest can set the stage for success the following year. Cutting water off too soon or irrigating too little forces the plants into leaf drop and dormancy prematurely. This can lead to delayed, weak, and prolonged budbreak and flowering in the spring, which reduces yield potential. In areas susceptible to early and/or hard frost, damage to buds and fruitwood can be more severe if these tissues did not get the reserves they needed for fully maturing and hardening. Under the current drought conditions in the West, it is difficult to fully irrigate post-harvest, but any water that can be given will be better than a complete shutoff. Luckily, there are opportunities in some crops to save water. UC Extension found that: In walnuts, controlled and moderate deficit irrigation postharvest can actually help harden off green shoots, reducing the chance of damage from autumn frosts. In pistachios, postharvest irrigation can be run at a deficit of up to 75% of ETc. Almonds have a demand for 12-15” of water postharvest. If that cannot be satisfied, at least 8” of irrigation should be applied postharvest during September and into October to avoid severe damage to next year’s yield potential. In a good water year, additional postharvest irrigation helps manage soil salinity, high boron, high sodium, and high chloride. Unfortunately, this year, few growers have excess water to leach their root zones. For more detailed and crop specific information, please use these resources: Almond: https://thealmonddoctor.com/the-importance-of-post-harvest-irrigation-in-almond-2/ https://www.almonds.com/almond-industry/industry-news/optimizing-irrigation-and-nutrient-management-postharvest Walnut: https://ucmanagedrought.ucdavis.edu/Agriculture/Crop_Irrigation_Strategies/Walnuts/ Pistachio: https://ucmanagedrought.ucdavis.edu/Agriculture/Crop_Irrigation_Strategies/Pistachios/#:~:text=Deficit%20irrigation%20of%20pistachio%20CAN%20be%20practiced%20during,-%20Nov.%2015%20in%20the%20San%20Joaquin%20Valley%29 . Grape: https://www.vineyardteam.org/files/resources/Irrigation%20&%20Fertilization.pdf https://www.evineyardapp.com/blog/2018/09/12/post-harvest-vineyard-management-preparing-vines-for-resting/ Prune: http://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/irrigation-prunes/pre-and-post-harvest/
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FIRA USA 2024

October 22-24, 2024

Yolo County Fairgrounds - Woodland, CA

FIRA USA is a 3-day event focused on leading advancements in autonomous farming and agricultural robotics. Last year at FIRA USA, we announced the development of Perceptive Navigation®, autonomous vehicle control with no GPS, RTK, or detailed surveys needed.


This year, FarmX is announcing our first autonomy product for growers - OrchardPilot. Click to learn more about our product release, and visit us at FIRA USA to see it yourself!

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The Almond Conference

December 10-12, 2024

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center - Sacramento, CA

The Almond Conference is a collaborative gathering of growers and other industry stakeholders for networking, education and research in the almond industry. Join for keynotes, breakout sessions, awards, and celebration for all those dedicated to the success of California’s rich almond industry. Register to attend FREE today.

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Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

January 28-30, 2025

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center  - Sacramento, CA

The UW&GS* has a long history of providing vintners and growers with the information they need to remain competitive. UW&GS provides a broad array of informative sessions and a two-day trade show, along with a chance to network with winemakers and grape-growers. Register to attend – early registration discounts apply.

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World Ag Expo 2025

February 11-13, 2025

International Agri-Center - Tulare, CA

World Ag Expo is one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the world with more than 1,200 exhibitors on 2.6 million sqft of exhibit space.


This year, FarmX will present live demos of our technology:

  • Vehicle automation without GPS
  • Osmo - AI-driven soil moisture sensing
  • In-field crop monitoring technology


Purchase your $20 ticket today, and visit us on "U" Street (U34, U36, U38)!

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World Ag Expo 2024

February 13-15, 2024

International Agri-Center - Tulare, CA

World Ag Expo is one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the world with more than 1,200 exhibitors on 2.6 million sqft of exhibit space. Purchase your $20 ticket today.


This year, FarmX will present its first public demos of autonomous navigation without GPS!


Stop by to experience our full suite of offerings!

  • Self-driving tractors, rovers, and drones,
  • Comprehensive in-field sensing, and
  • User-friendly software to monitor, control, and automate.


Visit our demo space on "U" Street (U34, U36, U38) or our booth in the irrigation section of Pavilion B (2010).


Click below to learn more about our demo schedule, seminars, and opportunities to meet our experts.

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North Valley Nut Conference

January 31, 2024

Siver Dollar Fairgrounds - Chico, CA

A must-see event for tree nut growers, this year's agenda includes updates on regulatory issues, irrigation advancements, marketing and sales, economics, pests & disease issues, and more. Click below to register for FREE.

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CAPCA Spring Summit North

January 30-31, 2024

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa - Napa, CA

An exceptional event for pest control professionals, CAPCA's Spring Summit offers continuing education credits and great networking opportunities.


Join us in Napa to learn and collaborate with fellow pest control advisors and industry professionals.

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Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

January 23-25, 2024

Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA

The UW&GS* has a long history of providing vintners and growers with the information they need to remain competitive. UW&GS provides a broad array of informative sessions and a two-day trade show, along with a chance to network with winemakers and grape-growers. Register to attend – early registration discounts apply.

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UC ANR Pistachio Day

January 17, 2024

Visalia Convention Center - Visalia, CA

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) hosts a diverse program aimed at delivering the latest research-based production practices for the pistachio industry. Program includes an industry overview and sessions on important topics such as Food Safety and Regulations, Horticulture Science, and integrated Pest Management.

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The Almond Conference

December 5-7, 2023

Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA

The Almond Conference is a collaborative gathering of growers and other industry stakeholders for networking, education and research in the almond industry. Join for keynotes, breakout sessions, awards, and celebration for all those dedicated to the success of California’s rich almond industry. Register to attend FREE today.

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Spray Safe & Safety Seminar

November 17, 2023

Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA

Organized by the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Spray Safe is a one-day training focused on the prevention of pesticide-exposure and other safety incidents. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet growers, chemical applicators, and farm employees, obtain CE credits, attend panel discussions, and grow your understanding of new technology. Register to attend FREE today.

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Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo

November 10, 2023

Big Fresno Fairgrounds - Fresno, CA

Since 1996, this event has become a tradition for nearly 1,000 grape, nut and tree fruit growers to attend. Join us for informative presentations and seminars on the state of the industry, water, weed, and nutrient management, pest and disease management, laws and regulation, and more. Register to attend FREE today.

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California Citrus Mutual: 46th Annual Meeting

November 9, 2023

Visalia Convention Center - Visalia, CA

Join California citrus growers for an informative update and celebration of the citrus industry, along with cocktails, dinner, and entertainment.

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Tree & Vine Expo

November 7, 2023

Stanislaus County Fairgrounds - Turlock, CA

The ultimate post-harvest gathering exclusively for grape, nut and tree fruit growers and PCAs since 1997. Join us, along with nearly 1,000 grape, nut, and tree fruit growers, for relevant seminars with industry updates to help improve orchard and vineyard practices. Register to attend FREE today.

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