Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, Jason Mewes, a dry edible bean grower from Colgate, North Dakota, talks about his crop and how the harvest is looking. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene.
Published September 14, 2026
In the Dry Bean Scene, Jason Mewes, a dry edible bean grower from Colgate, North Dakota, talks about his crop and how the harvest is looking. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene.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…Published September 1, 2022
Soybean pods are filling well near Page, North Dakota. "New genetics in the A Series soybeans are bringing a lot of potential this year. We like what we see," said Paige Elsner, Page Seed & Agronomy. "I know the corn…Published October 5, 2018
Colgate, North Dakota farmer Jason Mewes is waiting for more cooperative weather to get back into the field. Very few soybeans have been harvested in the area, and the corn is still wet. "I've heard pretty good soybean yields, anywhere from…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.