Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter expects dry bean acreage this season to be in line with the latest USDA planting intentions report. Compared to corn, soybeans and wheat, dry edible bean prices have held together. “Of course, they’re not as easy to grow but some of the things that we look at,” said Coulter. “But, there is a (market) opportunity for us there.” Minor dry bean categories, such as small red beans, pinks and cranberries, are projected to experience a downturn in acres. “We saw them move more towards navy, pintos, and kidneys.” Hear more in this week’s Dry Bean Scene.
