Agronomists are encouraging farmers to make their harvest plans now, prioritizing which fields to combine first and so forth.

Onions are ready when their tops flop over and turn brown.

Cucumbers are considered mature when their bumpy skin smooths out. You’ll know sweet corn is ready as soon as the silk at the top of its ear turns brown.

While sweet corn is harvested once the ears or full of kernels even while husks are still green, popcorn husks must be completely brown and dry before ears are ready for harvest.