BOISE, ID – Cattle was “king” when it came to Idaho agriculture in 2025, but other farmers may be facing headwinds in 2026.
Tariffs, inflation and hot and dry weather are likely to continue to put pressure on Idaho farmers and producers heading into the new year, according to a number of experts who spoke Wednesday at the University of Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar in Boise.
Speakers at the event discussed economic conditions, weather forecasts, state and federal policy considerations and specific commodity outlooks.
Idaho’s agriculture cash at all-time high, largely driven by cattle and beef industry
Agriculture makes up around 17% of Idaho total’s economic output…