Effects of Drought & Wildfires for Farmers

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: June 23, 2026
IN: General
SHARE

Drought pressure and wildfire risk are already part of the conversation across the Northwest.

Low snowpack, tighter water outlooks, and rising fire potential can start shaping decisions long before smoke is in the air.

👉 For growers, that can mean harder calls around irrigation timing, crop stress, input strategy, and harvest windows.

👉 For livestock producers, it can affect forage availability, grazing plans, feed costs, animal movement, and contingency planning.

At Root Ag Advisory, we help producers and landowners look ahead, assess risk, and make practical decisions before conditions limit options.

📖 Read the full article here.

Related Posts:
Potential On Farm Additional Revenue Streams

New income opportunities can be a good fit for a farm or ranch, but they still need to work with the operation. LandTrust gives landowners another way to generate income from their property through guest experiences. Before adding a visitor experience, consider: • What areas of the property guests could access • How hosting would fit the… Potential On Farm Additional Revenue Streams

Employee Spotlight: Sonora Zaugg

Team Spotlight ➡️ Sonora Zaugg, Farm Management Associate Meet Sonora, a vital part of our team here at Root Ag Advisory. She plays a key role in supporting both permanent and row crop operations, with hands-on experience in asset management, budgeting, financial reporting, and property oversight. Lately, she’s been serving as a water liaison, representing… Employee Spotlight: Sonora Zaugg

Root Agricultural Advisory
2670 S. Eagle Rd. Meridian ID 83642
(208) 753-2333   info@rootagadvisory.com

© 2016-2026 RootAGAdvisory.com. All Rights Reserved
Licensed: Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Utah, Colorado, California
OR #201207960; ID #40250; WA #25488; UT #6366288; CO #ER100082868; CA #02100556