8 Costly Peak Season Issues Crop Processors Should Avoid

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How operational chaos during your busiest time drains profits—and the specific fixes that stop the bleeding Only 40-50% of harvested fruits and vegetables actually reach consumers. The other 50-60% is lost somewhere along the supply chain. That’s not a developing world problem. That’s happening right here in the most advanced food processing systems on earth. … Read more

Digital Transformation Insights from Raw Fruit and Vegetable Crop Processors  

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In the raw fruit and vegetable processing industry, the journey toward digital transformation is picking up speed. From our recent conversations with processors, it’s clear that industry professionals, specifically in agriculture operations, are eager to move away from traditional operational methods toward more integrated digital solutions. What exactly is digital transformation?  Digital transformation involves the … Read more

Insights and Inspiration from ExtendAg’s Annual Team Meeting 

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Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of bringing the ExtendAg team together for our annual in-person meeting. This year, we chose Lodi in the heart of California’s Central Valley, a region celebrated not just for its wine grapes but also for its diverse crops like almonds, walnuts, cherries, apples, olives, and various stone fruits. … Read more