The Northarvest Bean Growers Association is launching a new video, featuring farmers, processors and researchers to tell the story of dry edible beans and those who grow and consume them. Hear more about the video in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Whether you farm in the Midwest, High Plains or another farming region, it was a harvest for the history books. Idaho-based USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council Vice President of Research and Member Services Todd Scholz reflects on dry bean and pulse harvest in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. The update is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The 2019 crop year had its fair share of challenges for farmers. Those difficulties were also shared by dry bean researchers, including Dr. Juan Osorno of North Dakota State University. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The biennial meeting of the Bean Improvement Cooperative took place in Fargo, North Dakota November 4 and 5. Disease resistance and nutrition were two talking points among researchers, organizations and other in attendance. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The frost and cooler temperatures firmed up the ground this past week, making it easier for harvest equipment to travel across fields. Harvesting the remainder of the dry bean crop was a priority for North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
A portion of this year’s dry bean crop remains in North Dakota and Minnesota fields. Before the snow and rain, Northarvest Bean Growers Association President David Dickson says the crop was generally meeting yield expectations. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible in part by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Snow and rain have halted dry bean harvest in much of the Northern Plains. Some North Dakota counties are being considered for a Secretarial disaster declaration. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network. It’s made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
North Dakota and Minnesota farmers pushed to get dry beans harvested before the rain and snow set in. Quality is becoming more of a concern as time goes on. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Like many other crops, dry edible beans have been a headache to harvest this year. The calendar has turned to October and more than half of the crop remains in North Dakota and Minnesota fields. Hear a harvest update in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
It was a rough start to the kidney bean and navy bean harvest for Perham, Minnesota farmers. However, a stretch of warm and dry weather allowed for some of the harvest to progress. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.