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.
Meet Root Ag Advisory’s Maryellen Zeise, VP of Permanent Crops. 🌱 Maryellen brings financial expertise, operational insight, and a strong commitment to land stewardship to our permanent crop clients. Her work supports smart decision-making across budgeting, reporting, agronomic research, and long-term asset value. She brings experience in conservation finance and carbon program development, Maryellen helps… Employee Spotlight: Maryellen Zeise
💧 Water planning is back at the center of the conversation for Northwest agriculture. The Upper Snake Basin is facing a below-normal runoff year, with forecasts sitting at 70% of normal and key reservoirs still below average. Some systems are in stronger shape than others, but the bigger takeaway is clear: conditions vary by basin,… Water Assessment Awareness
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