Walsh County Extension Agent Brad Brummond announced his retirement after 41 years in NDSU Extension. Brummond worked extensively in soil health and dry bean production and says tight rotations are the biggest challenge for dry bean producers. “We raise them too tight, so we end up with a lot of soil-borne diseases.” Brummond says below-ground pathogens can sneak up on producers and steal yields and recommends producers lift up plants to check roots.
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.
