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.
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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