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 $24.25 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $25-27 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 cwt and dark reds range from $38 to $44 cwt.