It is no secret that Idaho is known for growing potatoes. Lots and lots of potatoes. We own our starchy root vegetable proudly and even celebrate it. The amount of other daily used crops is astounding, and the dollar amount attached is even more astounding!
Idaho potatoes are everything that is that McDonald's gold standards. If you didn't know, the Gem State is a leading agricultural supplier to McDonald's and not just when it comes to potatoes. In 2018, Micky D's purchased 58.3 million pounds of cheese, 14...
The Boise Farmers Market will open but with Drive-Thru as the only option. HOWEVER, that will soon be changing as NEXT SATURDAY for Memorial Day Weekend you will be able to walk thru like in past years. Saturday May 29th, The Boise Farmers Market is excited to welcome locals back to a pre-pandemic market.
Called House Bill 126, this bill is the industrial hemp legalization bill. Idaho farmers, like many in other states are now able to grow hemp crops as well as process and transport the plant.
Idaho is made up of some incredible, beautiful, hard working farmland. Idaho top the country in producing 3 crops and in top 5 for many others. Earning lots of money for the gem state
The gem state is the last state that has not legalized industrial hemp. On the federal level, it has been legal to grow hemp since 2018 farm bill passed. For Idaho, the house just voted in approval, now it goes on to the senate.