We have towns that do annual Spud Day festivals. We have towns with potato museums. This really is tater country.
Well... it was.
Recent news stories are reporting that corn has taken over Idaho as the #1 planted crop. Corn production has increased nearly 22 percent when compared to last season. As demand is increasing (corn sales prices increased 5%) and seeds are being bred to handle the Idaho weather, corn production is bound to increase.
So, what does that mean to the potatoes? What does that mean to the *snrk* millions that come to Idaho each year to learn about how the Tater State helps keep french fries on your plate?
Does this mean we are going to go after Nebraska's team name, and become the Boise State Cornhuskers? Or maybe a variation?
Cornshuckers?
Cornholes?
At least there will be more corn mazes this year. Even the blondes get to have more fun:
