NAPA VALLEY, CA [April 29, 2025] — Scout, the leader in AI-supported precision viticulture data platform, and Monarch Tractor, the pioneer of the fully electric, driver-optional tractor, and smart MK-V tractor, have announced a strategic partnership to provide vine-level mapping and analysis during standard MK-V operations; maximizing the value of each tractor pass and further reducing a vineyard’s carbon footprint. The collaboration pairs Scout’s AI-supported actionable plant insights with Monarch’s zero-emissions operations, enabling more regenerative, biodynamic, and organic practices in modern viticulture that also unlocks significant savings for a farm.
A Shared Vision for the Future of Farming
“Practices like organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming demand greater surveillance and precision at the vine level– that’s why Scout exists,” says Kia Behnia, CEO of Scout. “These approaches require more from growers: more precision to make timely decisions, more performance from every vineyard block, more productivity with fewer inputs, and more profitability through automation and reducing fuel costs. By collecting agronomic data during routine operations, we empower our customers to meet these demands – capturing vital plant-level insights without additional tractor passes, labor expenses, fuel consumption, or emissions.”
By combining Scout’s AI-powered plant-level analytics with Monarch’s advanced electric and smart tractors, growers can seamlessly conduct routine tasks like mowing while simultaneously gathering high-resolution vine-level data. With capabilities like virus detection, canopy and fruit performance analysis, and yield forecasting, Scout transforms every tractor pass into a powerful, data-collection operation.. Routine passes become opportunities for crop performance optimization – without increasing emissions or operational complexity.
“Our mission at Monarch is to deliver powerful, open solutions that drive farm profitability and planet sustainability– innovations that reduce emissions, automate operations, and empower growers to become more efficient,” says Praveen Penmetsa, co-founder and CEO of Monarch Tractor. “We’re excited to partner with Scout as our ‘digital partner.’ Together, we’re equipping vineyards with the visibility, precision, and sustainability they need to thrive in the next generation of agriculture.
Enterprise Vineyard Management
“We have a long heritage of pioneering organic and biodynamic farming in California. Farming organically and producing the best fruit comes down to the health of each vine,” said Phil Coturri, Founder, Enterprise Vineyard Management. “Scout’s ability to automate vine inventory, monitor canopy development, forecast yield and flag virus concerns has helped us maintain our high organic standards at scale. By utilizing Monarch’s electric platform to collect that data during our daily tasks, we’re reducing emissions while increasing our oversight. It’s a win for the environment, a wine for our customers and a win for our productivity.”
Gloria Ferrer Vineyards
“Having accurate yield estimates has never been more important in the wine industry. Scout provides us with a comprehensive solution to manage our yield targets and forecast production–allowing us to plan harvest logistics and deliver projections for the business with far greater confidence,” said Brad Kurtz, Vineyard Director at Gloria Ferrer. “What’s also exciting for us is pairing Scout with Monarch. With Monarch and Scout, we’re able to collect valuable data during routine tractor operations. It’s a zero-emissions solution that lowers operating costs and brings precision to every decision in the vineyard. In the past, we tried other solutions to address this need, but nothing matched Scout’s ability to make insights accurate, actionable, and effortless.”
Meet Scout + Monarch at Napa RISE
Discover how electrification, automation, and AI-powered insights are reshaping the future of vineyard management. Scout and Monarch will be showcasing their partnership– combining real-time, vine-level intelligence with sustainable tractor operations – during three sessions of the upcoming Napa RISE Six Event Series, the wine industry’s premier forum for climate-smart, regenerative farming:
- April 30 – Energy Efficiency & Savings
- May 1 – Proactive Farming, Soil Health & Biodiversity
- May 8 – Climate Action & Regenerative Agriculture
To learn more about the event series, visit risegreen.org.
About Scout
Scout is an AI-powered analytics platform built for precision viticulture. Developed with growers, researchers, and vineyard operators, Scout delivers vine-by-vine insights into health, performance, and productivity. Using computer vision, AI, and location services, it transforms routine fieldwork into actionable intelligence.
These insights help extend vineyard lifespan and drive sustainability across three critical areas: vine health, operational efficiency, and long-term financial performance.
From detecting virus symptoms to measuring canopy and fruit performance to forecasting yields, Scout equips vineyard teams with the actionable insights they need to make smarter, faster decisions—both in the field and in the office.
Scout delivers precision, performance, productivity, and profitability—vine by vine. Learn more at agscout.ai.
About Monarch Tractor
Founded in 2018, Monarch Tractor’s MK-V is the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, software-enabled tractor that combines electrification, automation, machine learning, and data analysis to enhance a farm’s existing operations, cut overhead costs, reduce emissions, increase labor productivity, and improve safety. With over 500 tractors sold across 20 states in the USA and units deployed across four continents, Monarch has a leading, electric, driver-optional, smart device footprint across agriculture and land management, globally. Over 75,000 customer usage hours in vineyards, dairies, solar farms, equestrian, produce, and other environments marks Monarch’s successful deployment across multiple verticals. Monarch is enabling clean, efficient, and economically viable solutions to farming and land management.
