Smart Solutions, Resilient Vineyards, and the Future of Farming WIN Expo sessions dedicated to Vineyard innovation, sustainability, and the technologies reshaping grape growing. The challenges facing today’s winegrowers are more complex than ever - from rising costs and labor shortages to shifting regulations and climate pressures. At this year’s WIN Expo, the Vineyard & Grower Conference Sessions, sponsored by Verdi,  deliver practical insights and proven solutions to help you adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. Through expert-led presentations, attendees will gain strategies for assessing ag tech investments, managing groundwater security, and turning vineyard identity into a marketing advantage. Whether you’re a vineyard owner, manager, or supplier, these discussions will equip you with the tools to build efficiency, resilience, and long-term success. The AgTech Investment Dilemma: Determining Which Tech Solutions Meet Your Needs Agric

HOBO Data Loggers receives “Crop Monitoring Solution of the Year” in 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program for the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network Annual awards program recognizes innovation in agricultural & food technologies around the globe BOURNE, Mass., – HOBO Data Loggers, a LI-COR® brand and leading manufacturer known for accurate and reliable data loggers, today announced it has been awarded “Crop Monitoring Solution of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today. The HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network delivers cost-effective, distributed, wireless, and scalable in-field crop monitoring. Designed to empower growers with real-time environmental data for improved decision-making, HOBOnet provides precise, site-specific insights

Save time, cut costs, and bring more peace of mind and safety to your daily operations. At Vivelys, we design technology solutions made to simplify your dayly work in the winery. Our mission is to guide you through a useful, concrete digital transformation aligned with the realities of the wine sector. Optimization of fermentation techniques Ecolys® allows for efficient propagation of yeasts and bacteria, resulting in high cell-density starters. Thanks to Ecolys®, you benefit from: Faster microbial implantation, Controlled production costs, Safer, more reliable fermentations. 👉Discover the Ecolys® solution Process automation Ecolys® Injection marks the beginning of a new era in intelligent automation. This automation system adjusts the supply of nutrients, water, juice, or MCR based on the evolution of density and yeast population. •             Autonomous remote management, even on weekends, •       &

Meet the OTTO Lifter—a fully autonomous, forked OTTO robot designed to optimize efficiency and safety in warehouse operations.

Adding automated irrigation to the farm can seem overwhelming. When tasks have always been completed manually (or previous attempts at automation have failed), bringing automation to the table will be uncomfortable and might even feel scary.  Yet, you know that with the increasing costs of labor and other resources, there is a need to do things differently. You want to maximize inputs to achieve the greatest level of efficiency and improve plant health to increase yields.  Automated irrigation can be your ally in doing more with less and advancements in technology have made implementation and day-to-day use easier, more affordable and more robust than ever.    When automation is introduced in a staged approach that works with existing systems, it allows for acceptance, adoption and appreciation before moving on to the next steps. At Verdi, we help growers consider where they are today to determine the stage of automation that makes sense for their operation. Stage

Step out of the tour bus and into the stuff of dreams: an automated warehouse, complete with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from OTTO.

Learn innovative methods for managing bird and vertebrate pests in vineyards. Bart Haycraft (Jackson Family Wines) and falconer Pogerof Scott discuss using falconry to deter birds. Chad Foster (Maverick Farming) shares his use of an autonomous bird laser deterrent. Kevin Garcia Lopez and Sarah Lord (Cal Poly) will present their barn owl research, focusing on nest box occupancy and how changes in vineyard habitat affect foraging behavior. The event will feature a live falconry demonstration and give attendees the opportunity to view a bird laser, including the autonomous bird laser deterrent system. Speakers: Bart Haycraft, Jackson Family Wines Pogerof Scott, Falconer Chad Foster, Maverick Farming  Joseph Traut, Cypress Agritech Graham Evans, Cypress Agritech Riley Boylan, Cypress Agritech Kevin Garcia Lopez, Cal Poly Sarah Lord, Cal Poly CE Approved: DPR 2 - O; CCA 2 - IPM

New Vivelys Product:  ECOLYS® INJECTION AUTO:  Peace of mind at the heart of your fermentations Want stress-free fermentations and secure bottling sessions? With ECOLYS®, it’s possible! Every year, millions of hectoliters of must already benefit from ECOLYS®—a game-changing solution that represents 6% of the world’s wine production. What Is ECOLYS®? ECOLYS® ensures stable fermentation. With an integrated automation unit connected to your yeast propagators, you can monitor density and yeast population in real-time, then let the system do the rest. Fewer risks, more control. Find Out More! Our latest innovation: ECOLYS® INJECTION AUTO? Vivelys takes automation even further with ECOLYS® INJECTION: an intelligent injection system that automatically adjusts nutrients, water, liquor, or MCR based on the evolution of yeast density and population. No manual intervention required! Why make the switch? ✅ Maximum security: autonomous sta

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer a powerful way to reduce risk in the warehouse by taking over repetitive and potentially hazardous tasks like transporting pallets and navigating congested areas. With advanced sensors and obstacle avoidance, AMRs can help create a safer, more predictable environment for your team. Learn more at MMCI

In today’s rapidly evolving warehouse and distribution environments, businesses increasingly rely on automation to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain safe workplaces. At Papé Material Handling, we've witnessed firsthand how OTTO Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) transform our customers’ facilities, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, significant time savings, and enhanced safety. Benefits: Real Results for Your Bottom Line OTTO Autonomous Mobile Robots provide remarkable advantages by seamlessly integrating into existing workflows and significantly increasing throughput. Customers who've integrated OTTO into their warehouses and distribution centers consistently experience enhanced operational efficiency. By automating repetitive material handling tasks, OTTO robots help our customers manage labor shortages, increase productivity, and quickly scale operations. Key Benefits include: Rapid Integration: OTTO robots integrate seamlessly w