THOUGHT PIECES

Employee Spotlight: Arnav Virmani Arnav Virmani serves as Vice President of Acquisitions at Root Ag Advisory, where he supports deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and investment analysis for agricultural acquisitions. He is also a FINRA-licensed investment banker with Galena Capital, assisting on food and agriculture transactions. Arnav studied Business Administration at The College of Idaho,… Employee Spotlight: Arnav Virmani

The gap between retail prices and on-farm returns remains one of agriculture’s clearest economic pressures. 🌾📊 When producers receive only a small share of the food dollar, the impact shows up quickly at the operational level through tighter margins, harder cost decisions, and more pressure on long-term profitability. For Northwest ranchers and producers, that matters… Disconnect in Commodity Pricing

Specialty crop operations don’t run on the same economics as row crops. 🍏 Higher labor demands, tighter margins, and more complex management can quickly change the equation. In the Pacific Northwest, specialty crops are a cornerstone of the agricultural landscape, but they require a different level of strategy, oversight, and decision-making. That’s where experienced management… Specialty Crop Metrics

Reservoir levels have improved in some areas, but overall conditions still point to a tight year in parts of the region. Snowpack, timing, and local conditions will all play a major role in how the season unfolds. For producers, water impacts more than just irrigation season. It influences crop decisions, input strategy, margins, and the… Reservoir Update

Employee Spotlight: Kari Rickenbach Kari Rickenbach serves as Permanent Crop Associate at Root Ag Advisory, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the permanent crop industry. Her background spans both farm operations and financial management, supported by a degree in horticulture from Washington State University. That combination of practical experience and industry knowledge continues… Employee Spotlight: Kari Richenbach

Farm performance is rarely shaped by just one factor at a time. 🌾 Factors influencing how agricultural operations plan, respond, and perform include: Water – Irrigation outlooks continue to shape early-season decisions. Availability, timing and allocation all influence crop selection, input planning, and overall risk heading into the season. Margins – Tighter margins are changing… Farm Performance Factors

Agricultural real estate is more complex than a typical property sale. For farm and ranch landowners, transactions often involve water rights, leases, tenant relationships, succession planning, tax considerations, and long-term land value, not just a listing price. With over $2B in closed transactions, Root Agricultural Advisory helps clients navigate these decisions with guidance built specifically… Importance of Using an Agricultural Real Estate Broker

Early forecasts in the Pacific Northwest are already signaling reduced irrigation supply, with some junior water rights expected to receive less than full allocation. While the latest outlook focuses on the Yakima Basin, similar conditions could develop across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho as snowpack and winter moisture determine irrigation availability. For producers, irrigation outlooks like… PNW Expecting Irrigation Water Shortage

Employee Spotlight 👉 Meet Braylie Braylie is a Financial Analyst at Root Agricultural Advisory, providing financial and operational analysis that helps farmland buyers and sellers make informed, long-term decisions. With a degree in Agricultural Business with an emphasis in agronomy, she understands both the production side of agriculture and the financial factors that influence land… Employee Spotlight: Braylie Stevens