Southeast Idaho farmer Tanner Funk digs potatoes June 23 in a field where no frost damage was found. (Courtesy County Line Farms) PLEASANT VALLEY, Idaho — Potato farmer Tanner Funk feared a ...

A 4-ton potato’s weight is equal to around 21,562 medium Idaho potatoes. A spud like this could make over 20,000 servings of mashed potatoes or nearly 1 million fries.

Idaho potato farms, including one in Hammett, are seeing a 30% acreage drop due to decreased demand, inflation, and reduced industry contracts.

The Big Idaho Potato Truck wowed selfie-takers during its stop in Connecticut, promoting Idaho potatoes and supporting local communities through charity.