About Idaho Agriculture

How do we do it?

Idaho’s perfect climate, cutting edge technology, extensive irrigation systems, transportation networks, and more important- skilled and hard-working people. That’s the bounty of Idaho.

From fertile soils and favorable climate to innovative farming practices, Idaho yields not only bountiful harvests, but also economic prosperity and community vitality.

Ideal Climate
Home to the West’s Most-Inland Seaport
Premier Agricultural Research
Affordable Energy and Labor
Strong Food-Processing Industry

Idaho Agriculture embodies what it truly means to be deep-rooted in tradition of hard work, integrity and excellence.

Idaho’s agriculture, food and beverage industry is flourishing, with cash receipts totaling more than $31 billion. In fact, agribusiness is the single largest contributor to Idaho’s economy, accounting for 20% of Idaho’s gross state product each year. Our production regularly sets and breaks records for cash receipts, and food and beverage processing is the state’s second largest manufacturing sector.

Idaho's Nationally Ranked Commodities

1st

POTATOES, BARLEY, PEPPERMINT OIL,
ALFALFA HAY & TROUT

2nd

SUGARBEETS &
HOPS

3rd

MILK COWS, MILK &
CHEESE

4th

DRY ONIONS, SPRING
WHEAT & LENTILS

Idaho’s agricultural industry is flourishing. In fact, agribusiness is the single largest contributor to Idaho’s economy, accounting for 20% of Idaho’s gross state product each year. Our production regularly sets and breaks records for cash receipts, and food and beverage processing is the state’s second largest manufacturing sector.

Top 10 Commodities

Idaho’s 25,000 farms and ranches produce more than 185 different commodities, and we’re ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for the production of more than 25 crops and livestock.