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The struggle is real for local potato growers, as they navigate unpredictable weather and dwindling profits in a quest for quality potatoes.
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NW Potato Value Near $3B In 2023
According to NASS, the value of potatoes sold in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2023 hit $2.63 Billion.
The final value of Idaho's 2023 potato crop sold was $1.26 billion, down 11% year-over year. The marketing year average price for potatoes in Idaho was $9.63 per cwt, do...
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
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.
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