Agnomy Journal
Tagged: California
Articles tagged with "California"
USDA Approves $9 Million Relief Program for California Cling Peach Growers
USDA has approved up to $9 million in relief for California cling peach growers impacted by recent market disruptions. The program is designed to help remove trees, transition acreage, and reduce grower losses. Learn what it means, who may qualify, and what steps growers should take next.
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.
Fowler Brothers Farming, Ag Land Partners, and American Almond Company Join Agnomy
Fowler Brothers Farming, Ag Land Partners, and American Almond Company have joined Agnomy, bringing trusted agricultural services onto the platform. Their addition reflects a growing shift toward more connected, efficient ways for growers to find and manage farm work.
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.
Agriculture Input Costs 2026: Fertilizer, Diesel & Farming Cost Risks in California
Agriculture input costs are rising in 2026, with nitrogen fertilizer, sulfur, and diesel seeing the biggest risk of price increases. This breakdown explains what California growers should expect this spring and how input volatility could impact farming operations.
USDA Reopened Acreage Reporting for Specialty Crop Growers: Don’t Miss This Window
The USDA has reopened the acreage reporting period for specialty crop growers impacted by market disruptions. This update allows eligible farmers to submit or correct acreage reports and regain access to important USDA programs. Learn who qualifies, what benefits are available, and how to get started.
Del Monte Update 2026: What the Asset Sales Mean for California Peach Growers
Del Monte has completed the sale of its business segments, with Pacific Coast Producers playing a key role in the transition of processing operations. This update breaks down what the deal means for California cling peach growers, including changes in processing capacity, contracts, and market structure moving forward.
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.
What the New 2026 Farm Bill Means for California Farmers
The new farm bill is moving through Congress and could shape agricultural policy for the next five years. This guide explains the key programs included in the legislation and how they may impact California farmers, from crop insurance and conservation funding to research and rural development.
Del Monte Bankruptcy 2026: What California Peach Growers Should Do Right Now
Del Monte Foods’ Chapter 11 restructuring has created immediate uncertainty for California processing peach growers with active contracts. While operations continue during asset sales, growers face real risk tied to contract assumption, payment timing, and potential volume reductions. In the next 90 days, growers should confirm contract status in writing, explore alternative processors, protect liquidity, monitor government relief programs, and avoid irreversible decisions to remove orchards until market clarity improves. Strategic patience and disciplined planning, not panic, will determine which operations remain strongest through industry consolidation.
Ag Burn Alternatives Grant in California: Funding for Orchard and Vineyard Removal
California is phasing out open agricultural burning. The Ag Burn Alternatives Grant Program provides funding for orchard and vineyard growers to chip and incorporate woody material instead of burning. This guide explains eligibility, incentives, and how growers can plan removal projects while staying compliant.