Dry Bean Alternative: Beans Can Be Profitable
Ontario dry bean producers are in a quandary in early January 2021. Their problem is summed up by a message on a sign in front on Ondrejicka’s Elevator near Exeter, Ontario. It says, ‘with IP (Identity Preserved) soybeans at these levels (prices), why would you grow edible beans?’ “It’s a fair question,” says Mike […]
Crop Progress Report – May 17, 2021
According to USDA’s Crop Progress Report, dry beans in North Dakota are 19% planted, ahead of 3% last year and near 16% average. The Minnesota dry bean crop is 52% planted, 10 days ahead of last year and ahead of normal. Emergence was 3 days ahead of last year and 5 days ahead of average. […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry beans under contract are moving at a steady pace with current crop prices steady with moderate demand. According to report contacts, moisture is much needed in the state of North Dakota. USDA Market News puts the grower price for black beans in North Dakota and Minnesota at $35-to-$36 per hundredweight. Pinto bean prices are […]
Crop Progress Report – May 10, 2021
According to USDA’s Crop Progress Report, dry beans in North Dakota are 5% planted, on par with on average. The Minnesota dry bean crop is 17% planted, 2 days ahead of normal. Dry bean planting in Idaho is at 53%, Washington is at 80%, Montana is at 27% and Wyoming is at 8% Topsoil […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry beans under contract are moving at a steady pace with current crop prices steady with moderate demand. USDA Market News puts the grower price for black beans in North Dakota and Minnesota at $35-to-$36 per hundredweight. Pinto bean prices are holding steady at $34-$35 per hundredweight, and navies are at $32-33. Kidney bean prices […]
Crop Progress Report – May 3, 2021
There were 6 days suitable for field work in North Dakota last week, according to USDA. Topsoil moisture supplies declined three percent to 83% very short-to-short, and subsoil moisture is pinned at 81% very short-to-short. 42% of spring wheat is seeded, an increase of 20% from the previous week, with 6% emerged. Corn plantings jumped […]
Pulse Crop Research Proposals Being Sought
The Pulse Crop Health Initiative has announced the opening of its current funding cycle, seeking submissions for research proposals for fiscal year 2021 funding. PCHI is a special project, funded through the Farm Bill, with approximately $4.3 million available in grants for FY 21. Most projects funded are at the level of $60,000 to $100,000 (per institution […]
Research Project Seeks Input on Pulse Flours
A new research project out of Michigan State University’s Food Legume Quality Genetics Research Lab is studying the quality of beans and pulses for use as a flour ingredient. The survey is directed to food industry professionals who use any type of pulse flour in their products. According to researchers, the objectives are to: Identify the […]
Weekly Dry Bean Market Review
Dry beans under contract are moving at a steady pace with current crop prices steady with moderate demand. USDA Market News puts the grower price for black beans unchanged in North Dakota and Minnesota at $27-to-$32 per hundredweight. Pinto bean prices are holding steady at $30-$33 per hundredweight, and navies are at $32. Kidney bean […]
Living Ag in the Classroom Goes Virtual
North Dakota’s Living Ag in the Classroom event didn’t go as planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, with the quick thinking of the committee, commodity groups created videos to share with elementary school-aged students throughout the state. Watch the Northarvest Bean Growers Association video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p-deaAVH-4.