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Ukraine Expected to Increase Dry Bean Production
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkPulses are still considered a niche-market crop in Ukraine. Dry peas are the leading pulse product at 775,600 MT produced in 2018, followed by 71,190 MT of dry beans, 53,560 MT of garbanzos and 19,620 MT of lentils. Although dry bean production volumes are currently low in Ukraine, top-quality North American navy bean seed has been acquired by certain farming interests which means that navy bean production could develop very quickly, especially now that there is a shortage of white beans in world markets. Read more.
Production Numbers Continue to Decline in Mexico
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkMexico Dry Bean Crop May Fall Short
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm Network
USDA Drops Dry Bean Production Forecast in October Report
/in Crops, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkChinese Dry Bean Production Pegged at 195,000 MT
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkDrought in Mexico Decreases Production Projections
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkChinese Dry Bean Production, Exports Continue to Decrease
/in Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkAccording to the U.S. Dry Bean Council, the first planting and production report from China indicates dry edible bean planting areas in major Chinese production regions continues to decline. China’s total dry bean production is expected to be 166,000 metric tons, a decrease of 23 percent from 2018. Additionally, Chinese exports of dry beans have declined over the past five consecutive years (in value terms), while domestic consumption has kept growing. Exports in 2018 were down almost 25 percent from 2017 at 211,000 MT, and down 66.4 percent from 2013. Read more.
Canadian Dry Bean Production Increases
/in Crops, Markets, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkStatistics Canada released their July production estimates of principal field crops report. For 2019, dry bean production is expected to increase 7.8 percent to 368,000 tonnes. That’s compared to 341,000 tonnes in 2018. Chickpea production is estimated at 251,000 tonnes, down 19.3 percent from last year. A 13.9 percent increase is expected for lentils, and a 26.5 percent increase is projected for dry field peas.
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NHBGA, growers representing growers through the check-off system, is North America’s largest supplier of quality dry beans. Working together to better the industry through promotion, research, market development, education of consumers and monitoring of governmental policy. Our future goals must be continued market exposure and careful monitoring of new ideas, consumer choices, and producer needs.
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