Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is delivering solid quality but lower yields, as growers contend with frost, summer heat, warm nighttime temperatures and wildfire smoke.
October 05, 2026
Idaho Potato Harvest Shows Solid Quality but Lower Yields in 2026
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.
Demand strengthening slightly for Idaho potatoes
April 16, 2025
Demand strengthening slightly for Idaho potatoes
Potato supply from Idaho is lower than it was at this time last year.
Later start on smaller crop of Idaho potatoes this summer
June 29, 2022
Later start on smaller crop of Idaho potatoes this summer
Supplies of Idaho potatoes continue to be extremely tight and will likely gap before fresh crop potatoes come on later this summer.