Dry bean harvest is underway in Minnesota and North Dakota, about 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule in some cases. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Norm Krause of Staples, Minnesota and Tom Kennelly of Grafton, North Dakota provide harvest update. This radio program is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The dry beans markets have seen attractive prices as harvest begins. As harvest yields role in, that will impact if the markets go higher or lower. Hear more from John Bartsch of Kelly Bean Company in the Dry Bean Scene. This radio program is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
The dry bean markets are certainly starting to tell a story. Acres are down dramatically in 2021 and production is being impacted by ongoing drought in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hear more from Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson in the Dry Bean Scene. This radio program is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Crops in the Brownton, Minnesota area weren’t looking too bad until this last week. That’s according to farmer Jeff Kosek, who serves on the Northarvest Bean Growers Association board of directors. The area hasn’t received any measurable rain since around July 7. Hear more in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by Northarvest.
During a stop at a Crookston farm, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz got a firsthand look at drought conditions in Polk County. The governor spoke with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack twice in the past week and said USDA understands the urgency of the situation. Area farmer Eric Samuelson, who serves as the Northarvest Bean Growers Association President, was in attendance and shared comments with Governor Walz.
Get the full story in the latest Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Grasshoppers and spider mites are just a couple of the pests dry bean growers should be on the lookout for. Learn more from NDSU Extension entomologist Janet Knodel in the latest Dry Bean Scene. This radio program is made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.