Idaho Agriculture Reaches Record $44.5 Billion in Economic Impact

U of I report: Idaho agriculture’s economic impact hits record $44.5 billion

MOSCOW — Agriculture has an enormous impact on Idaho’s economy, responsible for a record $44.5 billion in annual sales and 17.2% of the state’s total economic output, according to a recent University of Idaho report based on 2024 data.

Idaho agriculture reaches record $44.5 billion in economic impact

Agriculture is responsible for a record $44.5 billion economic impact on Idaho's economy, a recent University of Idaho study found.

Idaho agriculture reaches record $44.5 billion impact, new U of I report finds

MOSCOW, ID — Agriculture continues to play a major role in Idaho’s economy, generating a record $44.5 billion in annual sales and accounting for 17.2% of the state’s total economic output, according to a new report from the University of Idaho. The study, based on 2024 data, also found the industry supports approximately 137,900 jobs statewide — about one in every nine jobs in Idaho. The report, compiled by University of Idaho agricultural econo…