Articles tagged under: dry edible beans

Pulse Industry Unites Around 2030 Goal

Published January 22, 2026

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association, the largest group of dry bean growers in the United States, is joining forces with USA Pulses in an effort to grow demand for pulse crops. USA Pulses CEO Tim McGreevy spoke about the new…

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White Mold, Blight Impact Dry Bean Crop

Published November 11, 2025

After a long, weather-delayed finish, the 2025 dry bean harvest is wrapping up across North Dakota and Minnesota. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says most of the crop is finally in the bin despite challenging harvest conditions. "Some…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published September 12, 2025

In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, Wyndmere farmer Rudy Dotzenrod is hoping to begin desiccation. Conditions have been ripe for a good crop. Click here to listen. 

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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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