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
• Heavier, market-ready cattle are sitting in feedlots
• Grilling season demand is approaching
• Producers may need to think carefully about timing, margins, and inventory positioning
Root Ag helps clients look beyond the headline and plan around what the numbers mean on the ground.
📖 Read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6K9y2XC
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RAA Employee Spotlight ➡️ Becca Root, Founder Becca is the Founder of Root Agricultural Advisory where she assists with the day-to-day operations of the various business units. Prior to starting the company with her husband Skye, she worked as a Product Owner for Clearwater Analytics. Prior to Clearwater, she was a public accountant in audit… Employee Spotlight: Becca Root
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