Articles tagged under: pinto beans
Tough Conditions Impact Pinto Bean Harvest Near Harvey, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Bill Ongstad is taking advantage of the warm weather to harvest pinto beans near Harvey, North Dakota. Ongstad says the challenging harvest conditions are impacting the dry beans. "They're starting to shell a little bit. The yields are below average…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 13, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. The 2018 dry bean harvest progress is outpacing the average in North Dakota. Hear a harvest update from Fordville and Hatton, North Dakota in…Dry Bean Harvest Progressing at Hatton, ND
Published September 11, 2018
At Hatton, North Dakota, dry bean harvest got started last week. Kelley Bean Company’s Dean Nelson says, in general, harvest has been stop-and-go in the area due to rains. "The pinto and black beans coming in have been good quality.…A Fast and Furious Harvest Pace
Published September 7, 2018
It’s been a fast and furious harvest pace for dry edible beans. In a typical year, Cavalier Bean Company co-owner Curt Kirking says the first loads of pinto beans come in around September 1. However as of September 5, Kirking…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 6, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. It's been a fast and furious harvest pace for dry edible beans in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. In a typical year, the…Lack of Rain Impacting Yields
Published August 28, 2018
At Walhalla, North Dakota, area farmer Patrick Dunnigan has received only six inches of rain since the beginning of the growing season. Dunnigan was disappointed with the final results of the wheat crop. "We were surprised with the early yields,…Wheat Harvest Wrapping Up in Northeast ND
Published August 17, 2018
Based out of Lakota, North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says spring wheat yield and protein reports vary, depending on rainfall and variety. The 2018 wheat crop average-to-above average for the region. "Certainly varietal differences showed up this…USDA to Purchase Pork and Pinto Beans for Nutrition Assistance
Published May 25, 2018
USDA has announced up to $177 million in purchases for federal nutrition assistance programs. A new streamlined system is beginning, which is designed to offer a more consistent process to monitor market conditions and make food purchases. A large variety…