Idaho’s hop industry continues to face a significant decline, with acres projected to decrease by another 12% this year after a sharp 33% drop last year. The town of Wilder stands at the center of this downturn, signaling notable shifts in the state’s agricultural landscape.

Idaho is projected to see a decrease of 15,000 acres in potato farming this year compared to last year, marking a significant shift in the state’s agricultural landscape. This decline is part of a broader forecasted reduction in U.S. potato acres, highlighting important trends in the agricultural sector.