Yields are down, but prices are up for this year's onion crop in the Treasure Valley of Idaho and Oregon. A harsh winter, wet spring and hot summer combined to make this a difficult year for farmers.
Idahoans love their taters. Maybe not as much as this guy, but it’s the truth.
Still a better love story than Twilight. What I really admire about this guy is how much he loves his job, too. The personal connection to the potatoes is still a little weird to me but hey, at least he’s passionate, right...
Over the past 2 weeks numerous buildings have collapsed in Idaho and Oregon due to heavy snow and rain. Some of these buildings were onion plants and onion storage facilities.
If you've been looking for a certified organic farm, this may be perfect for you. Think about it. You could hang up your corporate hat, buy some overalls from D and B and become an organic farmer - if you have $498,000.
Ya know that horrible song from LMFAO "I'm Sexy And I Know It" song? Well, it's been remade again...only I like this one and it totally fits the Magic Valley! Enjoy!
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the last spring frost day in Twin Falls is on June 23rd! That means it could still freeze in June! Not cool.
Right now, I'm typing this in my home office and I have the heater cranked. So it's not that cold, but it is to me...