Universities propel agtech innovation in the Central Valley

The University of California, Merced, is fostering agtech innovation in California’s Central Valley through research and development initiatives. With a $65 million federal grant, projects like AI-driven irrigation sensors aim to enhance sustainability and efficiency in agriculture, positioning the region as a potential leader in agtech.

Original excerpt: “Everyone in the nation eats the food that is grown in this valley, and if we don’t do it now in California, we might miss the chance to be global leaders.”…

Source: marketplace.org