Despite significant increases following legalization, hemp remains a minor crop in Idaho as acreage levels begin to stabilize.

The Idaho Department of Agriculture is locked in a relentless battle against the invasive Japanese beetle, a fight that often feels like an endless game of whack-a-mole.

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.