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Idaho’s 2026 barley harvest declined, narrowing the production gap between Idaho and competing states such as Montana. Idaho nevertheless remained the leading barley-producing state nationally for an 11th consecutive year.
A smaller Idaho crop could modestly reduce US barley supply and support prices, depending on the size of the decline and production elsewhere. The article provides no production figures or broader supply estimates, so the likely market effect is limited.
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