TerraCrest

Cultivating Yields.
Preserving Earth.

Precision agronomy for a sustainable tomorrow. We integrate IoT soil sensors and data-driven crop steering for high-density orchards.

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Autonomous tractor working in a high-density almond orchard

Rooted in the Central Valley

Operating out of Fresno, California, TerraCrest AgTech was founded to bridge the gap between traditional farming intuition and modern data science. Serving clients since 2012, our niche is highly specific: maximizing the viability of high-density almond and pistachio orchards through micro-climate monitoring and subsurface data.

We hold rigorous GlobalG.A.P. certifications and partner with local water districts to ensure compliance and sustainability.

0+ Acres Optimized in 2023
0% Avg. Water Reduction
Agronomist inspecting soil moisture levels near a seedling

Advanced Agronomic Workflows

Our proprietary methodologies are engineered for commercial scale, providing granular insights that drive macro-level profitability.

Sub-surface drip irrigation system

SDI IoT Integration

Our flagship workflow involves deploying Sub-surface Drip Irrigation (SDI) combined with multi-depth capacitive moisture sensors. By mapping the active root zone, we automate irrigation schedules to prevent deep percolation, ensuring water and fertigation inputs remain exactly where the tree can utilize them. This process alone mitigates nitrate leaching while preserving critical groundwater reserves.

Agricultural drone performing canopy analysis

Multispectral Canopy Analysis

Using fixed-wing drones equipped with NDVI and thermal imaging payloads, we conduct bi-weekly flyovers during the critical nut-fill stages. This allows us to detect nitrogen deficiencies, spider mite pressure, and canopy stress up to three weeks before they become visible to the naked eye. The resulting prescription maps are fed directly into your variable-rate application equipment.

Soil microbiome mapping and lab analysis

Microbiome Mapping

We move beyond standard NPK soil tests. Our team conducts granular DNA-based soil sampling to quantify beneficial fungal and bacterial populations. We then formulate custom biological amendments to unlock bound phosphorus and improve soil flocculation, reducing your reliance on synthetic inputs over a 3-year transition period.

Voices from the Field

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