Crop Progress – July 22
Dry bean blooming in North Dakota is at 68 percent, behind 80 percent last year and ahead of 63 percent average. According to the USDA Weekly Crop Progress report, 14 percent are setting pods. The crop is rating is at 76 percent good to excellent. In Minnesota, blooming is at 47 percent, compared to 66 […]
Dry Bean Scene
Now is the time during the growing season to be scouting for insects in dry beans. So far, reports of potato leaf hopper and grasshoppers are coming in. Get the details from NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel and Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson in this week’s Dry Bean Scene on the Red River […]
Thrifty Thursday: Cooking with Kids
Getting kids in the kitchen is a great way to get them to try and like new foods! This week, Megan Myrdal of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association was on North Dakota Today with her niece Harper. They made a tasty black bean hummus and explained easy ways to get kids involved in the kitchen. […]
Dry Beans on Display at the School Nutrition Association Conference
This past week, Megan Myrdal and Faye Courneya represented the Northarvest Bean Growers Association at the School Nutrition Association annual conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The duo talked with school nutrition professionals from across the United States about ways to make bean dishes kids crave. View more pictures by clicking here.
Dry Beans Sought
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is looking to buy dry beans under the Trade Mitigation Food Purchase and Distribution Program. Included in the offer are packaged navy beans and lentils. Bids are due July 26 by 1 p.m. CST. View the solicitation. USDA is also seeking dry beans for use in the National School Lunch […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market News
Dry bean trading activity remains limited with very light demand. According to USDA’s Weekly Dry Bean Market News, grower prices for North Dakota and Minnesota remain mostly unchanged this week. View the report.
USDA Crop Progress – July 15
Dry bean blooming in North Dakota is at 34 percent, behind 60 percent last year and near 38 percent average. One percent is setting pods. The crop is rating increased to 77 percent good to excellent. In Minnesota, blooming is at 18 percent, compared to 43 percent last year and 42 percent average. The crop […]
Beans Take the Spotlight at the Red River Market
The Red River Market opens this Saturday in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Dry beans will take the spotlight during the cooking demo at 11:30 a.m. Megan Myrdal of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, who is also the market co-founder, will be serving up a Mediterranean Bean Salad. Recipe cards will be handed out at […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market News
Dry bean trading activity remains limited with very light demand. According to USDA’s Weekly Dry Bean Market News, grower prices for North Dakota and Minnesota remain mostly unchanged this week. Pinto and navy bean prices range from 21 to 22 dollars, while blacks remain at 25 to 26 dollars. View the report.
USDA Crop Progress – July 8
Dry bean blooming in North Dakota is at nine percent, behind 70 percent last year and 67 percent average. The crop is rating decreased to 75 percent good to excellent. One percent is rated poor to very poor. In Minnesota, blooming is at six percent, compared to 16 percent last year and 18 percent average. […]