Barley production in Idaho expected to be down 36%
9/20/2021 11:41:15 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
AFFECTED AREAS:
Idaho
Start Date: 8/21/2021
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Barley production in Idaho is forecast to be down 36%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, compared to 2020. Idaho is the top barley producing state in the nation and produced 55 million bushels of barley for 33% of the country’s crop.
The USDA predicts barley production will be down 54% in Montana and 37% in North Dakota from last year.
MagicValley (Twin Falls, Idaho), Aug 21, 2021
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