Agnomy Journal
Best Practices
Tips and best practices for modern farming.
California Peach Harvest Guide: Prepare for a Successful Season
California peach harvest is one of the most important seasonal windows for growers. Learn harvest timing, peach varieties, labor needs, common problems, orchard preparation, and the support services that help growers succeed.
California Harvest Season 2026: Finding the Right Harvest Services Before You Need Them
California harvest season moves quickly, and the right service providers often get booked early. This guide breaks down the main harvest services growers should secure ahead of time to keep work moving and avoid delays.
California Cherry Harvest 2026: Timing, Labor, Prices & Harvest Services Guide
Cherry harvest in California is a short, high-pressure window where timing is everything. This guide covers labor, techniques, logistics, and the 2026 outlook to help growers secure crews and maximize returns.
California Water Update 2026: Allocations, SGMA, and What It Means for Growers
Water availability is driving major decisions across California agriculture in 2026. With reduced allocations, SGMA groundwater limits, and changing snowpack conditions, growers are rethinking irrigation, orchard management, and crop strategies. This guide breaks down what is happening and what it means for farm operations moving forward.
February Rain in Northern California: What Orchard and Vineyard Growers Should Watch
A multi-day rain event in February can help recharge soil moisture, but also increase disease risk and delay fieldwork. This guide shares practical advice for Northern California orchard and vineyard growers on what to monitor, how to protect bloom, and how to prepare once the rain clears.
California Almond Bloom: What Matters Most During Bloom Season
Almond bloom is one of the most important windows in California orchards. Pollination timing, fungicide applications, irrigation, and bee management all contribute to final yield. This guide explains what experienced growers focus on during bloom season and how proper planning protects crop potential.
The Real Cost of Delayed Fieldwork and How Technology Is Reducing Missed Windows
Missed spray and planting windows can quietly reduce yield and increase costs across an entire season. Weather shifts, labor shortages, and equipment bottlenecks make timing harder than ever. This article explores the real cost of delayed fieldwork and how technology and early planning help growers reduce missed windows.
Orchard Redevelopment in California: A Step by Step Guide From Removal to Replanting
Orchard redevelopment is a major decision that requires careful planning and the right sequence of work. From removing an old orchard and clearing debris to preparing the soil, installing irrigation, and planting new trees, each step plays a role in long term orchard performance. This guide walks through the full orchard development process and how California growers can set new plantings up for success.
February Farm Planning in California: What Growers Should Be Preparing for Now
Across the Central Valley, coastal production regions, and orchard-heavy areas, farmers are finalizing decisions that will shape the next several months of work. Here’s what California growers should be focused on as February comes to a close.
Bee Pollination in California Agriculture | Timing, Timing for Crops, Pollination Tips
Discover when bee pollination starts in California orchards and farms, which crops need bees, and practical strategies for successful pollination. Learn why timing matters and how to work with beekeepers in 2026.
Pre-Bloom Prep: What California Growers Should Be Doing in Late January & Early February
As buds start to move in late January, California growers turn their focus to frost protection, sprayer readiness, and early disease planning to protect yield before bloom begins.
How Central Valley Fog Is Shaping the 2026 Growing Season: Effects on Crops, Chill Hours & Farm Management
Discover how persistent Tule fog in California’s Central Valley affects crop chill hours, moisture balance, irrigation, visibility, and orchard performance. Learn what growers need to know for 2026 field planning.