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2026 Crop Robotics Landscape maps more than 400 companies worldwide
The new edition maps more than 400 companies building robots for food crops, nearly 25% more than in 2024; more than 40% of the U.S. companies are in California.
Media Invited to 2026 Crop Robotics Landscape Launch
Reporters were invited to the September 16 webinar releasing the 2026 Crop Robotics Landscape, with a panel on adoption, validation and the agricultural workforce.
CDFA, UC ANR and partners introduce California Agricultural Research and Innovation Roadmap
CDFA, UC ANR and partners, including the Alliance, introduce a roadmap of 10-year research priorities and innovation priorities that the Alliance leads and updates every two years.
California AgTech Alliance launches to help farmers stay competitive
UC ANR, CDFA and GO-Biz launch a $15 million statewide partnership with nine regional innovation hubs and more than 50 partner organizations.
California AgTech Alliance to Launch at FIRA USA Oct. 22
Reporters were invited to the Alliance’s launch at FIRA USA in Woodland, with UC ANR’s Gabriel Youtsey and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross.
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The California AgTech Alliance is a statewide network connecting California’s agricultural regions around shared priorities in innovation, workforce development and entrepreneurship. Anchored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Alliance brings together universities, industry partners, workforce organizations, community-based groups, investors and regional leaders to help agricultural technology move from idea to field and from training to career opportunity. Learn more at calagtechalliance.org.
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- Launched
- October 22, 2025
- Anchored by
- UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Lead organizations
- UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR); California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA); California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Center for Land-Based Learning; UC Santa Cruz — CITRIS / CIDER
- Funding
- $15 million through California Jobs First
- Focus
- Innovation, workforce development and entrepreneurship
- Director
- Sarah Masterson
As of October 2026.
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