Dry Bean Scene 01/12/2026

The Dry Bean Scene highlighted new dry bean varieties for the upcoming growing season. NDSU Extension broadleaf crop specialist Ana Carcedo introduced a new small red variety called Red Velvet, which offers strong resistance to white mold and common bacterial blight. A new light red kidney variety, ND Pink Slippers, is also available, featuring excellent quality, shape, and size while maintaining average yields. Click here to listen to this week’s report.