Despite a good growing season for many Idaho commodities, the cost of doing business continues to weigh heavily on producers. Labor remains difficult to secure—and expensive, with H-2A wage rates up 54% since 2016. Machinery and repair costs have stayed high post-COVID, and fertilizer markets remain volatile due to global trade disruptions.
For many farmers, 2025 isn’t about growth—it’s about breaking even.
📊 These challenges highlight the growing importance of strategic financial planning in agriculture.
🌾 A successful harvest ends with everyone home safe. National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21–25, 2026. This year’s theme, “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow,” is a reminder that protecting an operation begins with protecting the people behind it. In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest national data, reporting… National Farm Safety & Health Week
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
Root Agricultural Advisory
2670 S. Eagle Rd. Meridian ID 83642
(208) 753-2333 info@rootagadvisory.com
