Drought conditions across the Pacific Northwest are showing signs of improvement, a welcome relief after years of record dryness. Vaagen writes, “According to Ecology, in the Yakima Basin, three straight years of drought have caused historically low reservoir storage and streamflow’s. The summer of 2025 proved to be one of the warmest and driest on record since 1895.”
While this shift offers hope for producers, it also reminds us how vital long-term planning is. Even as rainfall returns, building resilient operations through water management strategies and diversified revenue planning remains essential.
By Glenn Vaagen
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Now is the time to make adjustments to your farm management plan 🌾 Mid-year is a chance to review financial performance, water resources, projects, and long-term goals before the season gets away from you. Are you on track financially? Review expenses, cash flow, and year-to-date performance. How is water impacting your operation? Assess availability, efficiency… Mid-Year Farm Management Plan Review
A recent University of Idaho study found agriculture generates $44.5 billion annually for Idaho’s economy and supports nearly one in every nine jobs statewide. The numbers may be Idaho-specific, but the lesson isn’t. • Strong operations • Strategic investments • Long-term planning Those principles apply no matter where you farm. At Root Ag Advisory, we… Idaho Agriculture Supports Nearly One of Every Nine Idaho Jobs
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