Northwest growers of grapes, stone fruits, and almonds are facing an increasing challenge: fungicide resistance.
With a limited number of effective FRAC groups, losing even one tool makes disease management far more difficult. Experts like Tye Shauck of BASF recommend adopting integrated disease management strategies—combining cultural practices such as:
Improving airflow through orchard and vineyard canopies
Reducing humidity
Managing weeds and suckers that can host pathogens
These practical steps, paired with effective fungicides like Cevya, can help growers protect yield and fruit quality.
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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