Idaho Agriculture

Idaho’s agriculture industry is no small potatoes. The state ranks among the top 10 in the nation for production of several different crops and livestock commodities. Overall, more than 180 different commodities are produced on the Idaho’s 22,877 farms spread across 11.5 million acres of farmland.

Potato production is a vital force in the Gem State’s economy as the No. 1 potato producer in the nation. The seed industry is no small feat, either. Up to 85% of the sweet corn seed production in the world takes place in Idaho.

First planted in Idaho more than 150 years ago, the state now has over 1,100 acres of grapes and many wineries. Dairy production is also a vital force in the economy – the state’s 2022 dairy cow inventory totaled 664,479.