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A Layered Approach

Published January 19, 2025

Early season weed control is advised. "A small weed is an easier weed to kill," voiced Marsha Van Laere, Northern Plains sales representative, Gowan Company.  During Friday's Bean Day, Van Laere said a layered approach is best. "When we use…

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Dry Bean, Soybean Harvest Rolls Along at Colgate, ND

Published September 30, 2024

Colgate, North Dakota farmer Jason Mewes reports his dry edible bean yields have been average to above average. Weather has impacted the quality of the soybeans. "We've seen some really good soybeans and then we've also seen some that were…

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Dry Bean Crop in the Bin

Published October 16, 2023

Forest River Bean Company Manager Brian Schanilec says dry bean harvest is virtually wrapped up. "We had really uneven emergence this spring and the continuation of drought brought us below average in tonnage." The dry conditions during the growing season…

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Dry Bean Harvest Rolling in NE ND

Published October 5, 2023

Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Jorgenson is still working on the dry bean harvest near Leeds, North Dakota. "Maybe just over half of the crop has been harvested so far." Yields have ranged from 800-to-1,200 pounds per acre. "It's…

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Bean Harvest in the Bag

Published October 5, 2023

Hankinson, North Dakota farmer Joe Mauch has finished his dry bean harvest. "Yields were about average, maybe even slightly above average." The area has been dealing with ongoing dry conditions. "Even though we've been dry we've had good crops, I…

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Bean Harvest ‘All Over the Board’

Published September 18, 2023

Page, North Dakota farmer Jim Thompson is working finishing the harvest of his black beans.  Thompson said the timing of the dry bean harvest is all over the board with the local crop in all stages of maturity. Soybean harvest…

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Dry Bean Harvest is Just Around the Corner

Published August 23, 2023

Forest River Bean Company owner Brian Schanilec says the dry edible bean harvest is not far off in his area. The earlier-planted fields were pushed by drought and leaf diseases. Blight has been a minor issue for farmers. "We have…

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Uneven Crop Possible

Published August 22, 2023

Columbia Grain Dry Edible Bean Manager Cody Michael has seen the dry bean harvest start in the Larimore, North Dakota area. The crop is variable due to spotty rains during the growing season. "Some guys are going to be in…

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Trade Activity Remains Light in Dry Bean Market

Published February 2, 2022

USDA Market News reports steady prices for black, pinto and Navy beans. In Minnesota and North Dakota, the grower bid price for black beans is $45-to-$46 per hundredweight. Pintos are at $42-to-$45 per hundredweight and navies are at $42.

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ND May Have a More Diverse Acreage Mix in 2022

Published December 22, 2021

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says southeastern North Dakota is expected to grow more corn next year. "When you get outside of that area of the state, there may be more barley, oats and dry edible beans. These…

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