Dry Bean Scene
This week’s Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network features a planting update from Rugby, North Dakota. Farmer Steve Fritel is putting pinto beans in the ground, but soil conditions are tough. Hear more in the latest radio update, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
According to Johnstown Bean Company general manager Dylan Karley, northeastern North Dakota will see less dry bean acres planted this year. The expected decline is partially being influenced by competitive corn and soybean prices. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers […]
Dry Bean Scene
Planting is moving right along in the Perham, Minnesota area. Professional Agronomy Services agronomist Brad Guck says soil conditions have been favorable thanks to early spring rains. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
As farmers select their fields for dry bean planting, NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says to watch for salinity issues when making those decisions. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
While dry bean planting is still a few weeks away, the cool and dry soil conditions continue to be a concern for farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
Questions have been circulating on whether or not dry bean producers are eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. Tom Hance of Gordly Associates has that answer in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
Some parts of North Dakota and Minnesota received timely rains this past week, while others did not. Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso, who is basked at Lakota, North Dakota, comments on the moisture situation in the latest Dry Bean Scene. This weekly radio update is made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
USDA released its prospective plantings report Wednesday. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson expected a bigger cut in dry bean plantings than what the surveys indicated. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson did not see much of a change in crop insurance participation for dry bean growers this year, saying the run-up in soybean […]
Dry Bean Scene
Farmers are starting spring fieldwork in the region. How are the dry conditions impacting that? North Star Ag owner and agronomist Scott Edgar answers that question in this week’s Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Scene
There was huge demand for dry beans during the coronavirus pandemic. The industry remains hopeful that demand will remain strong. Hear more from Green Valley Bean President John Berthold in the latest Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.