Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $22 to $25 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $23 to $25 per cwt, and navy beans at $26-$27 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $22 to $24 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $23 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $26 to $27 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 […]
Dry Bean Value Proposition Study Results
In March, the U.S. Dry Bean Council commissioned a research project designed to identify the value proposition of U.S. dry beans. This is a critical part of the global marketing strategy to help define and tell the story of what makes U.S. dry beans stand out. This information will be incorporated into future marketing plans. […]
Mexico Harvest Update

The last update from the U.S. Dry Bean Council on the Mexican dry bean harvest indicated that lack of rain in August had an impact on yield. Total precipitation in August was 34% lower than anticipated causing extreme drought in some states such as Chihuahua and Durango. As a result, the latest assessment projects that […]
Dry Beans Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a solicitation for dry edible beans for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Packaged Great Northern, light red kidney and pinto beans are being sought. Bids are due November 16 and acceptances will be announced by November 30. View […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $22 to $24 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $26 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $22 to $23 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $26 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 […]
Dry Bean Harvest Progress – October 26
Colorado – Harvest was 92% complete, ahead of 85% last year. Michigan – Harvest was 93% complete, ahead of 76% last year and 87% average. View the latest USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report here.
Recipe: Baja Quesadillas
Add some protein and nutrition to the traditional Mexican-food favorite with a tasty quesadilla recipe with beans! Using both black and pinto beans, and even zucchini, this quesadilla recipe is chock-full of healthy foods and bold flavors. Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced 1 cup sliced onion 1 […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $22 to $23 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $26 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 to $43 […]