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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

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