USDA released their June quarterly stocks and planted acreage report. The area planted to dry edible beans in 2023 is estimated at 1.21 million acres. That’s down three percent from last year. Seven of the nine reporting states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, had a drop in dry bean acreage.
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.
