b'Agriculture in IdahoOVERVIEW NATIONAL RANKINGSAgriculture is the backbone of Idahos economy. Idaho produces more than 185 commodities from1 Potatoes, Barley, nearly 25,000 farms and ranches. For 30 of thesestPeppermint, commodities, Idaho ranks in the top ten in theand Troutnation in production. The state is the third-largest agricultural state in the West and ranks second in net farm income. Agriculture is vital to Idahos economy, communities, and way of life.1Half of the troutGrowing 14 billion lbs. In 2018, agriculture cash receipts totaled $8 billionraised in the U.S.per year of Americas comes from Idaho. favorite vegetable!and processed food and beverage sales amounted to $11.6 billion. Agriculture and food processing collectively generate 18% of Idahos total economic2 nd largest grower in the U.S. ofoutput in sales and 13% of GDP. Nationally, the stateSugarbeets ranks rst in potatoes, barley, peppermint, and troutand hopsproduction and is also a top producer of several other commodities (see Figure 1). Furthermore, Idaho grows 70% of the hybrid temperate sweet3 rd largest U.S. corn seed produced globally, and ranks among theproducer of leading suppliers of alfalfa, eld bean, garden bean,Alfalfa hay, and Kentucky bluegrass seed in the nation. NearlyCheese, and Milk$2 billion of Idahos produce, grains, meats, dairy, and seeds are sold worldwide. Idahos wine and viticulture industries are growing and include over 30 wineries throughout three American Viticulture Areas (AVA): Snake River Valley AVA, Eagle FoothillsAll of IdahosWe ship over nearly 500 dairies580 million lbs.AVA, and Lewis-Clark AVA.2 are family-owned. of onions each yearIdaho is best known for its beef and potatoes. The4 th Onions, state grows more potatoes than any other U.S. growing region and produces about 12 billion poundsSpringWheat, annually. Over 2 million heads of cattle are raised onand LentilsIdaho ranches and feedlots, producing high quality beef for restaurants and retailers throughout the country. Rich volcanic soil, long warm summer daysFIGURE 1. Idaho Agriculture National Rankings 1with cool nights, combined with use of modern technology, allow Idaho farmers to produce sweetwell as milled into our for pasta, bread, and cereals. corn, cherries, peaches, apples, watermelon,Idaho farmers also prosper in raising high-quality hay, asparagus, as well as peas, lentils, and dry beans.nursery stock, and many types of vegetable, grass, Grains grown in Idaho are shipped worldwide, asand forage seeds.3Information in this section should be updated every two years in tandem with the Idaho State Department of Agricultures Idaho Agriculture Facts and Statistics https://agri.idaho.gov/main/idaho-agriculture-facts-and-statistics/Agriculture in Idaho 11'