CAFTA/DR – Northarvest Bean Growers Association

Dry Bean Trade Policy Update

With so much going on in the world of trade policy for dry beans, the U.S. Dry Bean Council has provided a update: China Phase One Agreement A 5% reduction on dry bean retaliatory import duties to 38%, still not at levels previous to the ongoing trade dispute. We have also learned that Chinese […]

CAFTA/DR Trade Agreement Nearing Full Implementation in 2020

For many years, the Dominican Republic has been one of the top export destinations for United States dry bean exports in the Americas. It is the top export market in the region (minus Mexico) for the period September – July 2019 at 26,000 metric tons. This is down slightly from the same period in 2018, […]

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.

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Dry Bean Trade Policy Update

CAFTA/DR Trade Agreement Nearing Full Implementation in 2020