THOUGHT PIECES

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As we reflect on the freedoms, land, and way of life we are blessed to have, we remember the sacrifice that made them possible. From all of us at Root Ag Advisory, we are grateful… Happy Memorial Day!

National Bee Day highlights a simple truth: pollinators are essential to agriculture. 🐝🌾 Bees support crop yields, biodiversity, and long-term land health across orchards, vineyards, seed crops, and diversified operations. Protecting pollinator habitat is smart stewardship, and smart business. At Root Ag, we help producers and landowners make decisions that strengthen both the land and… Happy National Bee Day!

Nationally winter wheat conditions are raising concerns nationally – with USDA reporting more acres moving into the very poor to poor category. However, the PNW is telling a different story right now: Washington: 92% good to excellent Idaho: 87% good to excellent Oregon: 58% good to excellent While we’re looking at a strong early season… Anxiety Around Winter Wheat Enviroment

Cattle numbers in the PNW are moving differently than the national trend. 📈 USDA’s April Cattle on Feed report showed national feedlot inventory down year-over-year. But in the Northwest: • Idaho: 355,000 head, up from March and last year • Washington: 270,000 head, up from last year Why it matters: • Prices remain elevated •… PNW Cattle Trends

Meet the founders behind Root Ag Advisory: Skye and Becca Root They built Root Ag Advisory with a clear purpose: to help farmers, landowners, and investors make confident decisions about land, water, and agriculture. 🤝 Skye brings experience in farmland investment, water rights, ag finance, and farm real estate, backed by hands-on work in a… Meet the Founders: Skye & Becca Root

Did you know, in many of our western states, cattle still outnumber people? Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming each have more cattle than residents — a reminder of how deeply beef production is tied to Western agriculture, rangeland stewardship, and rural economies.🐂🌾 📍 In Idaho, beef remains one of the state’s leading ag sectors. 🌱 Across… National Beef Month

In agriculture, the right decision is rarely the same for every operation. Here are some common questions we’re asked about what we do: How does the process begin? We start with a conversation about the operation, the goals, and the decisions in front of you. Who we work with? Clients work with the team members… FAQs of Agricultural Consulting