By: Skye Root
October 2, 2025
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General
Despite a good growing season for many Idaho commodities, the cost of doing business continues to weigh heavily on producers. Labor remains difficult to secure—and expensive, with H-2A wage rates up 54% since 2016. Machinery and repair costs have stayed high post-COVID, and fertilizer markets remain volatile due to global trade disruptions. For many farmers,… Strong Yields, Tight Margins
