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Dry Bean Scene
/in Crops, Dry Bean Scene, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkThe latest dry bean production, yield and acreage numbers were released in the February USDA Crop Production report. Get those numbers in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Production Forecast Cut in August Report
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkAccording to the August USDA Crop Production Report, production of dry edible beans is forecast at 24.6 million hundredweight, down 34 percent from 2018. Area planted is estimated at 1.33 million acres. That’s up two percent from the previous forecast, but down 36 percent from 2018. Area harvested is forecast at 1.28 million acres, up two percent from the previous forecast, but 36 percent below 2018. The average U.S. dry bean yield is forecast at 1,919 pounds per acre, an increase of 59 pounds from last season.
View the August Crop Production Report.
*Beginning in 2019, estimates no longer include chickpeas.
Northarvest Bean Grower – Our Mission:
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.
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