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Idaho grows more potatoes than any other U.S. growing region, annually producing about 30 percent of U.S. fall production. Warm, sunny days, cool nights, and water from melting snow in nearby mountains make the perfect combination for growing them.


Capital Boise
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,839,106
Number of Pixels 240,493,076

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