The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m.
on the Red River Farm Network.
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Minnesota University of Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter, who talks about the spread of the soybean gull midge, which uses dry beans as a host. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
A federal judge in North Dakota is allowing farm groups to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Judge Alice Senechal will consider a motion from 24 states for a preliminary injunction. Without the court action, separate lawsuits would likely be filed in each of those […]
USDA has launched an interagency task force to evaluate competition in the seed industry. USDA officials will be joined by representatives of the Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Patent and Trade Office. An official with the Federal Trade Commission said this effort promotes innovation and competition, especially for “small and family-owned farms.”
The Minnesota ag finance bill is expected to be marked up in the House Agriculture Committee this week. The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed out of that same committee Thursday and is now on its way to the House floor. Committee Chair Samantha Vang was pleased with the bipartisan support for the bill. “I believe this […]
The risk for significant spring flooding in the Red River and Devils Lake Basins has increased and is now near or above long-term historical averages. Below normal March temperatures have delayed the spring melt. The timing of the spring thaw and the possibility of additional snow or rain are the most important factors for the […]
USDA Undersecretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a trade delegation to Panama this past week. “We’re going to see really great new trading relationships that are bore out of our time here this week.” Thirty ag companies and farm groups are represented on this trade trip, including Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric […]
Each year, Northarvest publishes five issues of BeanGrower magazine. Advertising information including our rates and publication schedule can be found in our online media kit.
You can view current and past issues of the magazine by clicking the button below.
NHBGA, growers representing growers through the check-off system, is North America’s largest supplier of quality dry beans. Working together to better the industry through promotion, research, market development, education of consumers and monitoring of governmental policy. Our future goals must be continued market exposure and careful monitoring of new ideas, consumer choices, and producer needs.
4844 Rocking Horse Circle S, Suite 2 Fargo, ND 58104
03/24/2023 Dry Bean Scene
/in Dry Bean Scene, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkIn this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Minnesota University of Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter, who talks about the spread of the soybean gull midge, which uses dry beans as a host. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
03/21/2023 Dry Bean Scene
/in Dry Bean Scene, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkIn this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Minnesota Dry Bean Research and Promotion Council member Ryan Peterson who talks about a recent trip to Dubai for the Gulf Foods Expo. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
03/10/2023 Dry Bean Scene
/in Dry Bean Scene, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkIn this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Minnesota Department of Agriculture Regional Marketing Specialist Kate Seybold who talks about their Harvest of the Month Program, which featured Dry Beans during February. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.