Diary and Livestock Systems

Forage harvesting, hauling, manure handling, equipment repair, and irrigation services are common. Many operators use Agnomy to keep these services coordinated.

Downtime directly impacts daily operations. Growers often prioritize dependable providers found through Agnomy over the lowest-cost options.

California has led U.S. milk production since 1993, producing close to a fifth of the nation's milk from roughly 1.7 million dairy cows. More than 90% of those cows are in the Central Valley, concentrated in San Joaquin Valley counties like Tulare, Kings, and Merced. A mild climate, large-scale operations, and proximity to feed and processing drive the state's output.

A nutrient management plan is a required document that dictates how a dairy stores manure and applies it to cropland at agronomic rates so nitrogen and salts do not reach groundwater. Central Valley dairies operate under Regional Water Board orders and must match manure and wastewater applications to crop needs. Growers often hire custom operators for manure hauling, lagoon work, and nutrient application.