Explore Idaho agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
Idaho is famous for Potato production but produces a wide variety of crops and animals across its diverse landscape. Idaho produced and sold over $7.5 billion in agricultural products in 2017, making it one of the top industries in the state. While Idaho accounts for over 24% of Potatoes sold in the U.S., this only makes up 12% of the state’s total commodity sales. Idaho is also a major producer of Cattle as well as specialty products such as food-sized trout, cheese, and alfalfa hay for which they rank top 5 in the nation.
$3,426/acre
4.7%
$5,200
Current Price Per Acre
Value per Acre
Source: USDA
4.7%
Average Land Appreciation
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: USDA
| Year | Per Acre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,200 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $4,950 | 11.2% |
| 2021 | $4,450 | 9.3% |
| 2020 | $4,070 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $3,930 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $3,740 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $3,570 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | $3,420 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | $3,280 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | $3,080 | 8.1% |
| 2013 | $2,850 | 10.5% |
| 2012 | $2,580 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | $2,470 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $2,480 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | $2,610 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | $2,800 | 1.1% |
| 2007 | $2,770 | 13.1% |
| 2006 | $2,450 | 35.4% |
| 2005 | $1,810 | 20.7% |
| 2004 | $1,500 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | $1,680 | 5.0% |
| 2002 | $1,600 | 4.6% |
| 2001 | $1,530 | 4.1% |
| 2000 | $1,470 | 4.3% |
| 1999 | $1,410 | 2.9% |
| 1998 | $1,370 | 3.8% |