Can Dry Beans Be Fed to Cattle?
An early frost caused damage to some of the dry edible bean crop. Can those frost-damaged beans be fed to cattle? Yes and no, according to NDSU Extension. At around 20% crude protein and 86% total digestible nutrients, dry beans have okay feed quality. However, they can cause gastric disturbances in cattle. Dry beans should […]
Recipe: Quick and Easy Hummus
This hummus recipe is a party staple that is easy to pull together at the last minute! If you’re looking for a flavorful garbanzo bean dip, look no further – with red chiles, garlic and sesame seeds, it pops. Serve it with pita bread, crackers and vegetables for a tasty, healthy, easy treat. Ingredients […]
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 to $30 per cwt. Light red kidney bean bids come in at $40 […]
Dry Bean Harvest Progress – September 28
North Dakota – Harvest was 74% complete, well ahead of 36% last year and 67 percent average. Minnesota – Harvest was 71% complete, well ahead of 34% last year, but behind 75% average. Wyoming – Dry edible beans cut are 64%. Harvest is at 66%, ahead of 51% last year and 57% average. […]
Recipe: White Bean Pitas
Packed with flavorful spices, veggie varieties and nutritional value, this is a white bean recipe you don’t want to miss out on! These middle eastern pitas make for a quick, light, delicious and healthy meal. Serve with a cucumber or green salad. Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady and new crop values are being established, according to USDA’s Weekly Market Review. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $23 to $24.25 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $26-27 per cwt. Light red kidney […]
Harvest Progress Report – September 14
North Dakota – Dry edible beans dropping leaves was 90%, ahead of 82% last year and equal to average. Harvested was 29%, ahead of 12% last year, but behind 38% average. Minnesota – Dry edible beans dropping leaves was 85%, ahead of 76% last year and behind 88% average. Harvested was 20%, ahead of […]
September Crop Production Report Released
USDA released the September 2020 Crop Production Report. List below are the dry edible bean numbers. The full report is available here. Special note: The forecasts in this report are based on conditions as of September 1. Any potential impacts from the below freezing temperatures that occurred after September 1 will be reflected […]
Dry Beans Sought in Section 32 Purchase
USDA invites offers to sell dry edible beans under Section 32 pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Bids are due Thursday, September 17 by 1:00 p.m. CST. View the solicitation.
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry bean trading activity is steady and new crop values are being established, according to USDA’s Weekly Market News. Contract product is moving steady. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $23 to $24.25 per cwt. Black bean prices range from $24 to $25 per cwt and navy beans at $25-27 per […]