THOUGHT PIECES

Better yields build long-term value. The decisions made during the growing season become part of the farm’s performance story. Over time, consistent production records can support operational planning, inform investment decisions, and help demonstrate the value of the land. Important metrics to watch for crop yields are crop moisture content and overall crop health, including… Crop Yield Improvement

The wrong starting price can shape every decision that follows. Without the right information, landowners may enter the market with expectations that do not reflect the property’s performance, position, or current buyer demand. Our five-day Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Farmland Value helps you understand what informs farmland pricing before a sale begins. Start the guide… Cost of Information Gaps

🌱 Record farmland values create options. Higher values can strengthen equity, improve access to capital, and give landowners more flexibility when planning for the future. Market averages are only a starting point. The value of an individual operation is shaped by its production history, water, improvements, income potential, location, and the buyers it can attract.… Farmland Values at a Record High

🌱 Farmland value is created through strategy before the sale begins. Understanding your property’s value, market position, and available options can help prevent rushed decisions and strengthen your position before the property reaches the market. Our five-day Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Farmland Value gives you a practical place to begin. Start the guide through the… Understanding Farmland Value

Meet Maryellen Zeise: VP of Permanent Crops at Root Ag Advisory. Maryellen brings a unique blend of financial rigor and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship to our clients’ permanent crop assets. Her work focuses on the strategic side of management—from detailed financial reporting and budgeting to agronomic research that drives long-term value. Before joining… Employee Spotlight: Maryellen Zeise

🌾 Farmland value is about more than the number of acres. Water rights, production history, soil health, and buyer expectations can all influence a property’s market value. Understanding those factors early can help landowners and advisors prepare for conversations around a future sale, transition, estate plan, or long-term strategy. Our five-day Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking… Do You Know What Your Farmland is Worth?

💧 Limited water does not have to mean limited options. Klamath Basin landowners enrolled more than 11,000 acres in water-conservation programs, balancing water use with operational and financial needs. Understanding available programs and how they fit into the broader operation can create a stronger path forward. Root Agricultural Advisory helps agricultural businesses evaluate their options… Understanding Your Water Options

🌱 Knowing your farmlands value, understanding buyer priorities, and identifying potential risks early can give you more control once negotiations begin. Our five-day Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Farmland Value helps landowners and advisors prepare before the property reaches the market. Start the guide through here.

Important farmland decisions rarely involve just one person. 🌾 Landowners, family members, CPAs, attorneys, trustees, and advisors may all need a clear understanding of what influences a property’s value before discussing a sale, transition, estate plan, or long-term strategy. This five-day guide provides a practical starting point for asking better questions and approaching those conversations… Unlocking Farmland Value

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. Arnav studied Business Administration at The College of Idaho, where he also competed in ski racing. He remains active in his community through leadership and… Employee Spotlight: Arnav Virmani