USMCA Enters into Full Force
On July 1, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force, replacing the decades-old NAFTA. USMCA was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on January 29 after it received overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. USMCA advances U.S. agricultural interests in two of the most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. […]
Dry Bean Prices Higher Compared to One Year Ago
USDA released their Agricultural Prices Report on June 30. The price comparisons for dry edible beans are listed below. The full report is available here.
More Dry Bean Acres Estimated in 2020
Area planted for dry beans in 2020 is estimated at 1.59 million acres, up 23 percent from last year. Area harvested is forecast to total 1.53 million acres, up 30 percent from last year. Eight out of nine estimating States show an increase in total dry bean planted acres compared to last year. Planted area […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market News
Dry bean trading activity is steady with very good demand, according to USDA’s Weekly Market News. Contract product is moving steady. North Dakota and Minnesota grower prices for pinto beans are $38 to $40 per cwt. Black beans remain steady at $25 to $27 per cwt and navy beans are at $30 to $35 per […]
Crop Progress Report – June 29
North Dakota – Dry edible bean condition rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 25% fair, 59% good, and 8% excellent. Dry edible beans emerged was 95%, near 96% last year. Blooming was 3%, near 1% last year. Minnesota – Dry edible bean condition rated 0% very poor, 1% poor, 15% fair, 75% good, and […]
Patriotic Party Dip
When you are throwing a party or celebration for a larger group, something that is always popular and feeds a lot of people is a layered dip. Plus you can pack on the beans and veggies! The layers of this dip were chosen because it looks like an American flag. However, if you want your dip […]
Dry Bean Scene
A majority of the dry edible bean crop has emerged in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. So far, it is off to an adequate start. Hear more from Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso in the Dry Bean Scene made possible, in part, by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Dry Bean Production Updates from China and Argentina
China: An initial survey of China’s prospective dry bean planting reveals that production in 2020 is estimated to be down by 9% with total volume of 174,500 MT. Planting area is estimated down 9% with total sowing area of 110,400 hectares. Growers have been active planting light speckled kidney beans (LSKB), red speckled kidney beans […]
Global Uptick in Pesticide/Herbicide Restrictions Could Disrupt Trade
The U.S. Dry Bean Council (USDBC) is keeping a close eye on the changing regulatory environment governing the import of different pesticide/herbicide products. This is an issue that has been brewing for some time but recent health concerns are increasingly translating into import bans on the products themselves and the announcement or notification of intent to […]
Dry Bean Crop Progress Report
North Dakota – Dry edible bean condition rated 2% very poor, 3% poor, 23% fair, 65% good, and 7% excellent. Emerged was 78%, behind 89% last year and 92% average. Minnesota – Dry edible bean condition rated 2% very poor, 1% poor, 15% fair, 74% good, and 10% excellent. Emerged was 98%, ahead of […]