Heat Stress in PNW

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: August 3, 2026
IN: General
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You can’t control the weather, but you can control the plan. 🌱

As temperatures rise across the Pacific Northwest, WSU is reminding growers that heat stress can impact crop performance and increase disease pressure.

Heat is just one variable that can impact an operation.

• Weather
• Markets
• Labor
• Unexpected challenges

At Root Ag Advisory, we help landowners and agricultural businesses evaluate risk, prioritize resources, and make informed decisions that keep operations moving forward.

Read more here.

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