Weekly Dry Bean Market Review

Dry bean trading activity is steady and new crop values are being established, according to USDA’s Weekly Market News. Contract product is moving steady. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $23 to $24 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $35 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 cwt and dark reds range from $38 to $44 cwt.

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.