Idaho wheat farmers are able to do more witih less. Despite the reduction in farmland, Idaho's agricultural sector remains strong due to modern farming practices. However, concerns persist as 60% of farms report net losses, and many small farms, often considered 'hobby farms,' struggle economically due to high costs and lucrative offers for their land. Neighboring states to Idaho are also part of a national trend of decreasing farmland. Between 2017 and 2022 the country has lot more than 20 million farmland acres.