Idaho, Crop Production & Agriculture
Idaho produces 3 major field crops across 2.6M acres. The top crop is Hay with 1.1B bu.
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Major Crops
2.6M acres
Total Acreage
Hay
Top Crop
Crop Production in Idaho
Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho grows 3 major field crops: Hay, Wheat, Barley.
Hay is Idaho's top crop with 1.1B bu produced across 1.4M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
The this entity record above pulls directly from the USDA NASS Quick Stats database. What follows is the per-entity context — how this entity sits in the broader U.S. crop production, acreage, and farm income distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
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Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.