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Agricultural land management is about how acreage is used, rather than simply how much land is owned. In Florida, where weather, development pressure and changing agricultural economics reshape the value of a property, landowners must make decisions that balance income, productivity and long-term use. Alico Inc. [NASDAQ:ALCO]responds to these conditions by managing its land portfolio according to the different agricultural, environmental and commercial opportunities each property offers. Its current strategy reflects a significant shift toward diversified land use, leasing and resource management, with the broader objective of creating long-term value from its land portfolio. A Portfolio Approach Alico’s assets include agricultural lands, conservation interests and natural resources, alongside opportunities for strategic real estate investment. Rather than managing its holdings as a single operating base, Alico evaluates properties according to their primary use and potential. This approach allows the company to identify revenue opportunities based on each property's characteristics and potential uses. The company’s business model places greater emphasis on land management activities that can generate revenue without requiring the same production responsibilities across every acre. Its programs include fee-generating or revenue-sharing arrangements involving citrus growers, cattle operators, mining operators, sugarcane producers and sod farming operations.
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Agri Consulting
Behind every successful farm is a vision for the land and the determination to see it thrive. Achieving farm classification, however, requires navigating a complex regulatory process alongside building a productive farming operation. Helping property owners overcome that complexity, Farm Assessmentspecializes in farm-classification approval and compliance across British Columbia, providing expert guidance, practical support and ongoing assistance so they can focus on growing their farms with confidence. The foundation of FarmAssessment lies in President Aubrey Grace’s 22 years of experience with the Government of British Columbia. There, he approved farms for classification and tax reduction and saw how easily property owners could be tripped up by complex legislation. Many invested significant time and money only to have their applications denied. After leaving government in 2022, Grace founded FarmAssessment to help property owners navigate the process successfully from the start. “They just keep farming their land, and I make sure that they stay qualified from year to year,” says Grace.
Agricultural Financial Services
In agricultural insurance, risk has traditionally been assessed using broad averages. Agrograph , led by CEO Taralinda Willis, is changing that by bringing field-level intelligence to insurers. By harnessing satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, the company delivers detailed insights about individual crop fields across different geographies. This approach allows clients to move beyond county-level averages, enabling them to understand the nuanced conditions of each plot of land. Willis explains, “Instead of working with county-level yield averages, Agrograph looks at individual fields to extract metrics that are relevant to the insurance space.” This precision helps insurers verify claims faster, set more accurate premiums, and design innovative insurance products that were once difficult to offer.
Top Grassy Weed Control Service 2026
Grassy weeds such as feral rye and downy brome have become a major constraint for wheat growers, reducing yield potential and grain quality across key growing regions. Traditional wheat varieties have offered limited control options, forcing growers to rely on management practices that often fail to deliver consistent results. Limagrain Cereal Seeds addresses this challenge by combining advanced breeding with integrated weed control systems. Its CoAXium® platform pairs high-performing wheat genetics with a non-GMO herbicide tolerance trait and a compatible ACCase herbicide. “CoAXium® was developed to pair elite genetics with a patented non-GMO herbicide tolerance trait and a superior ACCase herbicide,” says Kris Lovin, marketing lead.
Top AI Agricultural Solution 2026
Agricultural producers are facing growing pressure to improve yield quality, reduce labor dependency and make faster decisions based on real-time crop data. Pearl Sort LLC (Pearl Sort) helps growers and packhouses gain deeper visibility into fruit quality and sorting efficiency through AI-powered agricultural automation. “Pearl Sort is the leading technology for the agricultural industry, specializing in cherries and blueberries for now,” says Todd Odman, owner and lead design engineer. Pearl Sort began developing automation systems decades ago after identifying rising labor costs and inefficiencies inside agricultural packhouses. It initially focused on automated sorting systems before expanding into connected machinery and AI-driven quality analysis. Its AI platform, A.D.A.M. (AI Developed for Agricultural Machinery), was introduced after six years of machine learning development using millions of labeled fruit images. The system analyzes cherries and blueberries for defects including mildew, rain cracks, glossiness, stem cracks and wind damage without requiring highly specialized human operators.
Agtech
Driving Financial Excellence in Agribusiness Growth
Maximiliano Proano, Senior Director of Finance, Pronaca
Indoor Farming
Operational Leadership Behind Large-Scale Dairy Farming
Caleb Eggemeyer, Farm Manager, Braum's
Agri Marketing
Challenges, Opportunities & Learning Curves
Laurie Widdowson, Senior Director, Global Markets & External Marketing, CSS Farms, LLC
Agtech
The Pursuit of Better Produce
Susanne Klose, VP for Research and Development, Church Brothers Farms
Agri Consulting
Scaling Authenticity: How Food Safety, Technology, and People Drive Modern Food Manufacturing
Giovanni Gomez, VP of Manufacturing, Cafe Spice LLC
IN MY OPINION
Indoor Farming
The UX of Trust: Scaling Growth through Modern Farmer and Rancher UX
Emily Zollinger, Director, Seed and Livestock Category Management, Farmer's Business Network, Inc
LAST WORD
Agri Insurance
Creating a Food Safety Culture That Lives Beyond the Audit
Dante Betancourt, FSQA & Sustainability Director, Galdisa
IN FOCUS
Unlocking Risk Management: The Role of Insurance Data in Agriculture
Agricultural insurance data providers help insurers improve underwriting, claims management, analytics, and strategic portfolio decisions through reliable agricultural information.
Farm Status Consulting: A Strategic Approach to Agricultural Efficiency
Farm status consulting improves visibility, planning, resource allocation, and long-term agricultural business performance.
EDITORIAL
Modern Agriculture Built On Smarter Land Use
Agriculture is entering a period where land stewardship, risk intelligence, regulatory knowledge, crop protection and technology shape farm economics. As producers and agribusinesses respond to weather, labor constraints and tighter margins, data-driven decision-making matters more. In this edition of Agri Business Review, we recognize organizations and industry leaders advancing performance through knowledge.
Our cover story features Alico Inc. [NASDAQ:ALCO], recognized as the Top Agricultural Land Management Company 2026, for its diversified approach to agricultural land management in Florida. By combining farming, leasing, conservation, natural resources and selective sales, Alico evaluates properties according to their productive and commercial potential. Its portfolio strategy demonstrates how disciplined land management can create value while preserving agricultural use.
This edition also features Agrograph, named the Agricultural Insurance Data Provider of the Year 2026, for applying satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and field-level analytics to agricultural insurance. Farm Assessment Consultancy, recognized as the Top Farm Status Consulting 2026, helps British Columbia property owners navigate classification, compliance and appeals. Limagrain Cereal Seeds, honored as the Top Grassy Weed Control Service 2026, advances wheat genetics and integrated weed management through its CoAXium platform. Pearl Sort, recognized as the Top AI Agricultural Solution 2026, applies machine vision and AI-powered sorting to improve fruit quality, labor efficiency and packhouse performance.
Our contributors add perspectives to the agricultural conversation. Emily Zollinger, Director, Seed and Livestock Category Management at Farmer's Business Network, Inc., emphasizes farmercentered digital experiences built around trust, usability and seasonal realities. Dante Betancourt, FSQA & Sustainability Director at Galdisa, highlights food safety culture through accountability, practical training and shared responsibility.
Together, these organizations and leaders demonstrate how modern agriculture is being shaped by smarter land use, stronger data, practical innovation and responsible leadership.
