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Burro Burro markets autonomous, rugged cart robots that follow farm workers in the field and can haul goods for them and are currently used in table grape production in California. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission makes a $200,000 donation toward the effort. A West Coast produce organization wants to teach the specialty-crop world how to automate its harvests, and a tree fruit group in Washington state has pledged $200,000 toward the effort. The Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers on Feb. 11 launched an ambitious Global Harvest Automation Initiative, in which dozens of international partners will seek to automate 50% of harvests over the next 10 years. ....
Western Growers Robert Medler brings nearly 15 years of government relations experience to his new position as Western Growers government affairs director in Arizona. Robert Medler will represent the most influential specialty crop producers in the fresh produce industry. Jan 26, 2021 Western Growers (WG) is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Medler as Arizona Government Affairs Manager. Medler brings nearly 15 years of government relations experience and will represent the most influential specialty crop producers in the fresh produce industry in the Arizona State Capitol. “We are very excited to have Robert joining Western Growers’ State Government Affairs team,” said Matthew Allen, Vice President of State Government Affairs at Western Growers. “He brings a wealth of experience advocating on behalf of employers and is looking forward to utilizing his skills to represent WG member interests in the state of Arizona ....
The Fence Post State and Wire Reports With a passion for data, genetics and Angus cattle Kansas State University graduate proves to be a natural fit to join Team Angus. The American Angus Association recently named Esther McCabe, Ph.D., director of performance programs. McCabe’s passion for teaching, cattle and genetic improvement aligns perfectly with the duties that come along with this job. “Esther has a passion for the success of our members and understands the real-world challenges of getting data collected,” said Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. “I know Esther will have an impact on advancing our genetic selection tools by focusing on our performance programs and working directly with Angus breeders.” ....