Northwest Cherries announced a final 2025 crop of over 23.6 million boxes — a strong rebound with “outstanding” quality. But despite the solid yields, many growers are feeling the pinch due to retail pricing delays that slowed movement during peak season.
At Root Ag Advisory, we see this as another reminder of the complex relationship between production, distribution, and market pricing. Transparent communication and fair pricing strategies are essential to maintaining long-term profitability for specialty crop producers across the northwest.
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
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