Wash It Out
Reducing sodium can be as easy as swilling out your beans! Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40 percent, but taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. First, drain the beans in a colander for two minutes. Then rinse the beans under […]
Social Media Campaign Promotes Dry Beans in Turkey
With support from the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service’s Agricultural Trade Promotion program, the U.S. Dry Bean Council kicked off a social media campaign in Turkey. The goal is to educate Turkish consumers about all dry bean classes grown in the United States and increase U.S. exports to Turkey. Although they consume dry beans virtually […]
Ag Day at the Capitol
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association participated in Ag Day at the North Dakota State Capitol on Tuesday, March 19. This annual event recognizes the agricultural community by highlighting the crops and commodities produced in the state. Megan Myrdal, director of domestic marketing and communications, represented Northarvest by showcasing a variety of products. Featured were […]