The late start to the spring planting season in the Northern Plains has some acres in flux. Farmers in northeastern North Dakota are considering substituting acres for warm season crops, but dry bean seed is in short supply. Hear more from Johnstown Bean Company general manager Dylan Karley in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Founded in 1976, Northarvest Bean Growers Association (NBGA) represents the largest group of dry bean farmers in America, working together to fund research, promote, and produce the finest beans in the world.
NBGA works to better the dry bean industry through promotion, field & nutrition research, market development, monitoring governmental policy, advocating for greater consumer choices, and focusing on the needs of our producers.
NBGA advocates for its 2,400+ farm families across MN & ND that grow dry beans and is committed to strengthening the relationship between growers, industry partners, and consumers across the world.
