potato crop

Higham: 2022 A year like No Other In Idaho Potato History
Higham: 2022 A year like No Other In Idaho Potato History
Idaho potato growers are hopeful 2023 will be much improved over last year for a variety of reasons.  Jamey Higham, Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Commission said producers faced a number of difficult challenges last year.  One of the more interesting one occurred late in the year, when rumors started the Idaho potato growers ran out of spuds.  Higham said despi...
Higham Idaho Potato Acres Down This Year
Higham Idaho Potato Acres Down This Year
The Idaho potato crop is expected to be a bit smaller this year, with acres down roughly 8% year-over-year.  Jamey Higham, CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission said one of the chief reasons for the drop is a dramatic increase in input costs. “...