Mickelsen Farms

08/23/2024

At Mickelsen Farms we work very hard to be scientific and data driven. As such we are constantly doing test digs and calculating yield and size on our potatoes.
This year yields across southeast Idaho are significantly down while size and quality is up. Their should be an excellent crop this year our of Idaho but I would expect yields are down across the board 10-20%. The strange weather along with smoke has made it a very difficult season.

08/22/2024

As farmers, weather is one of our greatest unknowns. Last week, we experienced a severe storm that included a tornado warning, resulting in significant damage to several hundred acres of our crops and our neighbors' barley and potatoes. This late in the season, the potatoes will not be able to recover well.

08/21/2024

Potato harvest is coming up soon. One thing we do as farmers is try to innovate and improve every chance we get. We have refurbished some of our old potato sorters/collectors and they have turned out amazing. Spud harvest starts full swing on September 9th.

08/20/2024

Potato Harvest is coming up soon. Grain harvest is still in full swing.

07/12/2024

Come join us next Wednesday to hear and learn more about the current water situation. Representative Stephanie Mickelsen will be giving a great history and explanation of the water situation.

07/10/2024

Please continue to educate yourself on the water situation. We need some long term solutions. Talk to your legislators and the governor.

IDAHO FALLS — Two local farmers are speaking out about the water situation in eastern Idaho and an executive order Gov. Brad Little signed last month. The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act, signed by Little on June 26, aims to end a conflict between surface water users and groundwater users t...

07/08/2024

We appreciate Mr. VanderSloot’s efforts on behalf of the farmers. We need every citizen of our great state to support the legislation necessary to prevent future shutdowns and to make sure the precious water we have is used for the benefit for the entire state. Call your legislators and call the governor and tell them to bring real long term solutions that can give our state long term stability.

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/07/this-affects-every-single-person-vandersloot-urges-community-leaders-to-act-on-longterm-water-solution/

07/08/2024

We appreciate Mr. VanderSloot’s efforts on behalf of the farmers. We need every citizen of our great state to support the legislation necessary to prevent future shutdowns and to make sure the precious water we have is used for the benefit for the entire state. Call your legislators and call the governor and tell them to bring real long term solutions that can give our state long term stability.

IDAHO FALLS — One single firework shell shot high into the air Thursday night as the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration was about to begin. The patriotic soundtrack and 31-minute firework display would soon follow but not before Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot stepped up to the microphon...

06/22/2024

"It's not only a tragic loss to the aviation community, but also to the agricultural community."

Andrew Mickelsen

"It's not only a tragic loss to the aviation community, but also to the agricultural community."Andrew Mickelsen BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Two planes collided Thursday in Butte County, killing one pilot and severely injuring the other. The accident happened just before 1 p.m. near the Arco airp...