Harvest Losses, Undercutting Versus Direct Cutting from Dairy to Dark Red Kidneys Dear Rachael Ray: How About a Show on Beans?

Harvest Losses, Undercutting Versus Direct Cutting From Dairy to Dark Red Kidneys Dear Rachael Ray: How About a Show on Beans?

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Let our experience work for you. We’ve been growing kidney beans for almost 40 years and can answer OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHARVEST BEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION your defoliating and harvesting questions. We also supply parts for Bob Equipment Combines and Harvesting. Give us a call. We are here to help. Northarvest Bean Volume 13, Issue 5 Fall 2007 Growers Association Gary Paur, President Gilby, ND • 701-869-2892 Jon Ewy, Vice President Features Deer Creek, MN • 218-462-2055 Mark Streed, Treasurer The Heat Cranked Up, Water Spigot Turned Down: Milan, MN • 320-734-4706 Crop outlook reports from around the Northarvest region 9 Joe Mauch Hankinson, ND • 701-242-7528 Harvest Losses, Undercutting Versus Direct Cutting: Alan Juliuson Hope, ND • 701-945-2672 NDSU agronomist Terry Gregoire examined bean fields harvested Mark Myrdal with both methods last year for comparison. 11 Edinburg, ND • 701-993-8243 Todd Sorenson Chippewa Valley Bean: From a 150-cow dairy next to a frog Fisher, MN • 218-893-2425 pond to a vertically-integrated bean business with about 30% Donald Streifel of the U.S. dark red kidney market 16 Washburn, ND • 701-462-3378 Dan Webster Penn, ND • 701-393-4328 Departments

Minnesota Dry Bean Research What I’ve Learned About the Bean Industry and Other Things (So Far): and Promotion Council Russell Doane, President, Chippewa Valley Bean and Doane Farm Ltd 19 Mark Dombeck, Chairman Perham, MN • 218-346-5952 Northarvest Market Outlook: Bean Market Focus on New Crop Harvest 21 James Zenk, Vice Chairman Danube, MN • 320-523-2253 The Bean Scene: “Shaped Like A Kidney, But Good For Your Heart. Go Figure” 23 Brian Love, Secretary Euclid, MN • 218-773-0314 From The Northarvest Kitchen: Three Bean Dips for Fall Tailgating 24 Paul Johanning, Treasurer Park Rapids, MN • 218-732-9454 The Last Word: Dear Rachael Ray: How About a Show on Beans? 26 Mark Streed Milan, MN • 320-734-4706 Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Chippewa Valley Bean Chippewa Valley Bean Chippewa Valley Bean Chippewa Valley Bean Chippewa Valley Bean Dry Bean Fact North Dakota Dry

Harvest Losses, We are proud to offer these services: Bean Council Undercutting Versus Chippewa Valley Bean Direct Cutting Research on corn can be used to estimate the storage mois- James Sletten, Chairman From Dairy to Dark Processing Plant – Menomonie, WI • Disease/Pest Management Red Kidneys ture content and storage time for edible beans. The equilib- Northwood, ND • 701-587-5586 Dear Rachael Ray: How About a rium moisture content of edible beans is similar to corn, so Ph: 715.664.8342 Fax: 715.664.8344 • Harvest Questions Tim Smith, Vice Chairman Show on Beans? Email: [email protected] Walhalla, ND • 701-549-3323 expected recommended storage moisture contents should be • Parts for Bob Equipment Combines Nick Kitsch, Treasurer similar. The maximum allowable storage time for 18% mois- • Trucking Webster, ND • 701-395-4377 ture corn at 50 degrees is 3.4 months. Cooling the 18% mois- East Grand Forks Ofﬁ ce – Robert Landgren • Will Dry Any Moisture Kidney Bean ture corn to 40 degrees extends the maximum storage period Paul Driscoll, MN/DAK Field Rep. Wilton, ND • 701-734-6368 to about 6.1 months. Therefore, edible beans can be stored Jason Mewes Ph: 218.773.9786 Cell: 218.693.1010 • We Don’t Charge Drying on at 18% moisture content during the fall and winter if they are Email: [email protected] Colgate, ND • 701-945-2711 Volume 13, Issue 5 www.northarvestbean.org Fall 2007 Beans up to 21% Moisture Julie Vculek cooled with an aeration system so they are no warmer than Crete, ND • 701-753-7401 50°F in October and 30 degrees in November. See more page 19. North Dakota Commissioner COVER PHOTO: Kory Koester, Glyndon, MN Maximize Your Kidney Bean Harvest With Our Experience of Agriculture

Our processing methods bring out the best of your Executive beans, even those with quality problems. We clean, Vice-President The Northarvest Bean Grower is published five times a year by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, 50072 E. Lake Seven Road, Frazee, MN 56544, Phone: (218) 334-6351, Website: www. package, and ship beans that exceed the highest Tim Courneya industry standards. Because of this, many in the 50072 E. Lake Seven Road northarvestbean.org, Email: [email protected]. Frazee, MN 56544 Send advertising materials and questions about the magazine, to Marlene Dufault, Prairie Ag Com- industry ask for “Chippewa Quality.” Phone: 218-334-6351 munications, 2607 Wheat Drive, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, 218-253-4391. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 218-334-6360 Send editorial information to Tracy Sayler at [email protected]. We will dry any moisture kidney bean. We are licensed Email: [email protected] Publication of editorial or advertising material in the Northarvest Bean Grower magazine does not Website: www.northarvestbean.org imply endorsement by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Check agronomic advice with local and bonded under the U.S. Warehouse Act which sources and always read and follow product labels. gives you the best security in the industry. Fall 2007 Northarvest Bean Grower 3

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 1 8/13/07 11:25:55 AM The Heat Cranked Up, Water Spigot Turned Down Still, many bean fields were looking good heading into August, with generally better moisture conditions north, but needing rain to build yield

After a wet start to the grow- better news to share heading The ones that were not touched, The Bean Mill, Perham, MN ing season, the heat cranked into August. “The edibles in look very good. A little rain now Bean grown in the area: dark red up and the water spigot turned my area look good right now, would be welcome and make kidney, light red kidney & pink down for many in the Northar- although while it was hot it was the crop a nice one. Heat did Dry beans are on schedule. vest bean growing area. Some also humid, bad for people but not seem to affect us, the rows The dryland beans (pink) look observations as the calendar easier on the crop then hot and are filled in and great pod set is like they might be below aver- flipped to August: dry would have been. Hope- occurring. Prices are strong and age because the area is short on “The bean crop looks good in fully the next hot spell will be will remain strong, especially water. The quality of the beans my area but it is quickly getting the same. Right now we are at next year where a serious battle range from great to pretty bad. dry,” said Brian Love, Euclid, the make or break stage for the for acres will continue,” he says. Because is it sandy soil, the rain MN. “The hot dry weather is crop, while it looks good now Dealers in the Northarvest is needed frequently. starting to stress the plants and that could change, given current area say too that dry weather if we do not get some rain soon conditions I would expect an conditions seem to be the theme Bird Island Bean Co. LLC, it will hurt the yields.” average to above average crop.” with this year’s dry edible beans. Bird Island, MN Jim Zenk who farms near Alan Juliuson notes that the Many bean fields were looking Beans grown in the area: navy, Renville, MN, reports that beans in his area (Steele Coun- good heading into August (with black turtles and kidney drought in his area will result in ty) near Hope, ND were affected generally better moisture condi- The crops look fairly good low edible bean yields, if there by a large hail storm that passed tions north) but needing rain to but they are awful dry. There will be a crop to harvest at all. through in July. “Where it build yield, Some end-of-July are a lot of pods on the plants Mike Beltz, Hillsboro, ND, had hailed they are completely gone. dealer observations: Continued on Next Page

Contact Alan at (701) 543-3773

Keith

Fall 2007 Northarvest Bean Grower 9 Your kidney bean production is important to us. We are conveniently located in Central Minnesota in the heart of the kidney bean production region. This means a fast turn around time for your trucks. Canning companies here and overseas ask for your beans processed and packaged through our fa- cilities. They know they are getting a product that is grown with care and processed gently and efficiently with the latest equipment in the industry. Our experience in growing, processing and shipping kidney beans for 25 years helps our growers produce a profitable crop. Our agronomic services include seed-to-seed information, everything from field visits to just info on planting, controlling diseases or harvesting. And if you are a new grower, our motto is “we won’t let you make a mistake.” We will go every step of the way through harvest with you. We offer a full line of high quality Dark Red and Light Red kidney seeds, as well as other classes in bags or totes, treated or untreated at competitive prices. Our marketing strengths allow us to offer new crop contracts that will give you the advantage in marketing options. High moisture beans are no problem for our special dryers. There is no drying charge on beans up to 21% moisture. Our processing facility is certified by OCIA for processing organically grown crops, including all dry beans. Call for an appointment for this.

In the heart of central Minnesota bean country! Call or stop in! Haberer Foods International, Inc. - Morris, MN Phone: (320) 795-2468. Fax: (320) 795-2986

446662 Ad_kp3.indd 10 8/13/07 11:26:17 AM but rain is needed and fairly Mayport Farmer’s Coop, two. We missed most of the bad timely rain) and so the pods soon. There are Grainabout 600Quality, acres FarmerMayville-Portland, Efficient ND weather that occurred earlier should fill up nicely before har- that may have to be destroyed Beans grown in the area: blacks in the season with only minor vest. We needed it because the because of drought. The farmers and pintos pocketsEDIBLE that were affected. BEAN The topsoil COMBINES was dry. The ground here had to replant this year because The area is a little dry but the beans look as good, if not better is heavy and not the ideal ground of winds earlier this LLC spring. beans Ap looklington good., IA The dry beans than last year with harvesting for dry edibles and we don’t get Compared to last year, the Beltcrop Convlookeyors better than last year and looking to be on time this year. the yields that some do but it is looks below average. harvest looks to start on time looking good for this area. which shouldDrive be Over the Pitbeginning Joliette Ag Systems, Inc, Red River Bean of Oslo, MN of• September.Capacity up to 7500 BPH Pembina, ND Engstrom Bean and Seed, • Adjustable flow control gate Beans grown in the area: pintos Beans grown in the area: pintos Leeds, ND • Grating and pit available and blacks Thompson• Electric or Hydraulic USA Limited, Drive and blacks Beans grown in the area: pintos The crop looks real good. We East• Low Grand horsepo Forks,wer requi MNrements TheINDUSTRY dry beans LEADER look • PROVENaverage PERFORMANCEand blacks • INNOVATIVE DESIGN did have hail earlier this spring Beans• Long grown lasting intwo the-pl yarea: chevr navy,on belt to better-than-average this year. There may be some aborted but theUnder beans Aera seemtion Floorto be Conveyorscom- blacks, kidneys and pintos There were some drowned outs blooms on some of the earlier ing around.• Two StPlus,yles: the Incline Red 3000River BPH The dry beans look good in but have since dried up. We planted beans, but overall the overflowed its banks Flat and 5000 took BPH the area and should be aver- didn’t receive any damaging beans are looking good, with out some• Hydraulic acres as or well. Electric It won’tDrive age to above average. We are weather early on and no exces- fairly timely rains.

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Harvest9OURPERSONAL Losses, Undercutting )NAFAST PACEDWORLDOFE MAILS FAXES AND AGRONOMISTIS AUTOMATEDMACHINES SOMETIMESITSJUSTNICE READYTOHELP TOTALKTOAREALPERSON Versus Direct Cutting!T!$-%$)",% "%!. 30%#)!,4)%3 ).# WEBELIEVE INTHEIMPORTANCEOFHUMANCOMMUNICATION 4HATSWHY NDSU agronomist Terry Gregoire examinedEVERYPRODUCERISASSIGNEDANAGRONOMISTTOHELPWITH bean fields harvested with both methods last year for WHATEVERQUESTIONSORCONCERNSYOUMIGHTHAVEcomparison. '2!). 7EPROVIDECOMPETITIVE DEPENDABLE ANDCONSISTENT What’s the difference in pinto was randomly tossed either MARKETSFORYOURNAVYANDPINTOBEANSANDOFFERcounted as shelled or those sample varied among fields and bean seed loss after harvest, if behind the combine on the THECOUNTRYSFINESTSEEDhar- left in a pod. Pounds per acre was estimated by measuring the any, between underground/un- vested residue pattern or in be- were calculated based on 1,600 residue distribution-%2#(!.$ width)3). be-' dercutting and straight cutting tween the combine residue pat- seeds/lb for pinto beans and hind the combine. This distance 'IVEUSACALLTODAY 42!$).' techniques? Other than anec- tern. Five sampling locationsTHERESSOMEONEWAITINGTOLENDAHELPINGHAND 2,300 seeds/lb for the one field was used to calculate losses dotal estimates and observa- were selected in both areas for a of black beans surveyed. directly behind the/2)'). combine!4)/. tions, there hasn’t been any data total of 10 samples. Beans were The area represented by each and the remaining width used &).!.#).' that might help compare losses to calculate losses between the Table 1. Harvest losses (lbs/A) in pinto beans cut underground under the two cutting methods, residue swaths. especially given the increasing Sample locations Several methods are cur- interest in direct harvesting. #ASSELTON .$Between'ALESBURG combine.$ residue.ORTHWOOD In combine.$!PPLETON residue-. Total loss rently used to underground cut/ Terry Gregoire, NDSU Exten- #AVALIER .$In pods'RAFTON .$ As3 seedsT4HOMAS In.$ Pods/LIVIA As Seeds-. swath/pick up dry beans, and all sion area cropping system spe- these techniques were grouped R1 20 40 21 75 156 ¹!RCHER$ANIELS-IDLAND#OMPANY cialist, Devils Lake, examined together in this study. There bean fields harvested with both T1 16 8 37 90 151 are also several methods to cut !$-DELIVERSFORITSCUSTOMERS PAIRINGMARKETINGSERVICESWITHTHEWORLDSLARGESTORIGINATION methods last year to get some T2 0 0 64 52 116 dry beans above ground, such © comparative numbers. Follow-TRANSPORTATION ANDGRAINANDOILSEEDSTORAGENETWORK2%3/52#%&5, "9.!452%as swathing, flex head or float- T3 0 20 16 46 82 ing harvest, he surveyed 21 dry ing header bars, and all were bean fields chosen randomly in WWWADMWORLDCOMT4 4 16 26 148INFO ADMWORLDCOM 194 grouped together as ‘direct cut’ Towner, Ramsey, and Benson, B6 0 0 0 34 34 for the purpose of this survey. three N.D. counties in the Devils B7 0 43 0 129 172 Lake region where dry beans, BB 0 8 8 73 89 Losses can be mostly pintos, have become a stable feature of crop rotations. RA 0 33 34 221 288 lowered under Eleven fields were undercut and RB 0 0 0 10 10 either method 10 were direct cut without un- RC 0 10 0 19 29 As might be expected, average dercutting roots. A metal hoop of 1.23 sq. ft. Ave. 4 16 19 83 120 Continued on Next Page

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 1 8/13/07 11:25:55 AM harvest losses were higher for were similar for the two meth- harvest loss of just 24 lbs/ac, 200 lbs/ac could be saved by us- direct cut methods than under- ods, indicating that direct meth- while the average for the fields ing the best harvest techniques cut methods due to a larger seed ods have a tendency to shatter with the worst losses (288, 194, for the situation. Based on and pod loss measured in the more in the cutting and gather- 172) was 218 lbs/ac. grower experiences and obser- area between combine harvest ing operation that was under- There was a sizeable gap in vations, Gregoire says these are swaths. Still, Gregoire notes cut. The range of losses was also the three best and worst direct factors that can reduce harvest he was a bit surprised that the greater for direct cut methods cut bean fields as well: direct cut losses: losses for aboveground methods than undercut methods. beans averaged 101 lbs/ac for • Plant an upright bean ar- were as low as they were; that However, the data indicates the best three fields (118, 102, chitecture. the numbers gap in losses would that losses can be lowered by 84 lbs/ac) while the worst three • Establish uniform popula- have been even larger between management under both meth- averaged 347 lbs/ac (599, 263, tions and uniform maturities, the two techniques than the av- ods. The best three undercut 180). using desiccants when appro- erages in this survey. fields with the lowest losses (34, Regardless of the harvest priate to reduce maturity differ- Losses behind the combine 29, 10 lbs/ac) averaged a total method, it appears that about ences. 0729 233019 Hamilton Farm 7/25/02 4:25 PM Page 1

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 13 8/13/07 11:26:22 AM • Cut timely when pods are Table 2. Harvest losses (lbs/A) in pinto beans cut above ground “tough”STOP at correct maturity WHITE and MOLD when humidity is higher, such Sample locations as following dew or rain events, Between combine residue In combine residue Total Comments or at night. loss • Use rollers to submerge In pods As seeds In Pods As Seeds rocks. Benson 1 0 159 50 54 263 Swathed & harvested • Use brush guards and 2 0 79 23 78 180 Swathed & harvested keep sickleFor beanblades growers sharp. it’s the safest and most versatile • Tmethodake advantage available of im- for controlling3 White Mold0 caused 123 0 43 166 Direct cut proved reel designs for swathers by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. 8 3 6 24 51 84 Upright pinto direct cut no-till and combine headers to reduce Buyer & Processor of Minnesota & North Dakota shatter losses. Grower experi- 9 105 189 70Grown 235 Pintos 599 and Pentium Black variety Turtles prostrate growth ences with direct cut headers 10 0 6 23 73 102 Black bean variety ~ Certified Nd & WesterN GroWN seed ~ suggestIdeal that thefor additionspring preplant of an Benson A 75 53 0 40 168 Direct cut upright pinto air reel andapplications supplemental for: lifter ~ NeW Crop piNto & BlaCk BeaN CoNtraCts ~ Ramsey 1 6 53 5 54 118 Air assist reel upright variety guards to a flexible cutterbar can reduceDry loss to Edible5 to 10% of Ave 19 80 20Convenient 68 210 ReceivingCombined Stations: fields only yield. Benson 3 0 102 BTR FAR0mERs Coop 25 – LEEDs, 127 ND JustsHs swathed Co, INC. (not – GARskE, combined) ND Beans 4 0 29 Contact:0 Robert Uri 23 53 JustContact: swathed Craig (not Anderson combined) Dry Edible Bean (800) 732-4352 (877) 379-2326 TE o’TooLE – CRYsTAL, ND Harvest tips Dr. Art Lameyinches in diameter. It is usually Table 3. Harvest losses (lbs/A) in pintosHs beans Co, INC. – sELz, ND Contact: Brian O’Toole Contact: Craig Anderson Begin combiningTechnical when Representativebest to set cylinder speed as (800) 262-9512 Sample locations(877) 379-2326 beans reach 18% moisture slow as possible and check to (701) 261-2931 Between combine residue In combine residue Total loss content, with a combine be sure that pods are threshed HAmILToN FARm suppLY – HAmILToN, ND cylinder speed run only fast to allow bean removal without InContact: pods Lee Becker As seeds • (800) 454-3875 In Pods As enoughSTOP to do a complete WHITE excessive MOLD splits and checking. Seeds threshing job. It is difficult Maintain as large a con- Above 19 80 20 68 210 sylvan Bioproducts, inc. po Box 85, 415 Hwy 32 se, st. Hilaire, MN 56754 to give one cylinder speed, as cave clearance as possible Below 4Phone (218) 16 964-5407 Fax19 (218) 964-5415 83 120 diameters of cylinders90 Glades and ro- drive, kittanning, pa 16201 ph: 866-352-7520 • www.contanswg.comand still do a good job of Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 877-DRY-BEAN tors vary from 17 inches up to 30 threshing. As beans dry down, cylinder or rotor to concave dations. settings should be increased. Check the tailings re- Check your operator’s manual turn periodically. Note the for recommended cylinder quantity and composition of speed and concave setting. the material being returned to Kirkeide’s Manufacturer’s recommenda- the cylinder for rethreshing. tions apply to average or normal Any appreciable quantity of Northland Bean Co conditions and may require threshed beans in the tailing 83485 DN ,nednesseF EN .tS ht21 0254 0254 ht21 .tS EN ,nednesseF DN 83485 variation to meet specific field return indicates that the ad- conditions. justable chaffer is set too tight. Crowd the combine cyl- Completely threshed beans Buyers, Processors & Shippers inder to near maximum returning through the auger capacity without overload- for rethreshing will increase of Edible Beans ing. To do this, either use a the amount of split beans and faster travel speed or put more checked seedcoats. rows in the windrow. The ad- Monitor the grain tank for deeS naeB taerT & naelC naelC & taerT naeB deeS ditional straw going through the dirt and foreign material, 72-32 lirpA - kcalB kcalB - lirpA 72-32 threshing mechanism will help and for beans that are split cushion the beans and prevent or have checked seedcoats. yaM-hcraM - otniP otniP - yaM-hcraM damage. Excess dirt and chaff generally Set the adjustable chaffer indicate that the adjustable at 5/8 inch and the sieve at sieve is adjusted too wide or elaS rof deeS naeB naeB deeS rof elaS 7/16 inch. This should allow that the fan blast is inadequate the threshed beans and some or improperly directed. kcirevaM deifitreC DN DN deifitreC kcirevaM hulls to fall through the chaf- Common reasons for ex- kcirevaM deretsigeR DN DN deretsigeR kcirevaM fer, and the cleaning sieve will cessive checks and splits: allow only threshed beans to • The cylinder speed is too espilcE deifitreC DN DN deifitreC espilcE fall through to the grain auger. high. Use a relatively high fan speed • The cylinder concave and direct the blast toward the clearance is too small. 6643-745-107 ediekriK miJ llaC llaC miJ ediekriK 6643-745-107 forward one-third of the clean- • Too many concave bars or moc.CTDNog@cbnk :liaM-E 9353-745-107 :xaF :xaF 9353-745-107 :liaM-E moc.CTDNog@cbnk ing shoe. Check your operator’s grates are being used. manual for specific recommen- Continued on Page 15

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 6 8/13/07 11:26:08 AM Kelley Bean Co.

Kelley Bean Co. wishes all producers a safe & successful harvest. Kelley Bean Co. is ready to serve you with: Edible Bean Receiving Locations @: • Cavalier, ND 701.265.8328 • Hatton, ND 701.543.3000 • Mayville, ND 701.786.2997 • Oakes, ND 701.742.3219 • Perham, MN 218.346.2360

Receiving: Pinto, Navy, Black, Pink, Dark Red Kidney, and Light Red Kidney. • Competitive Harvest Programs • Cash Market Kelley Bean Co. looks forward to seeing you at harvest and throughout the year. Join us at www.kelleybean.com Kelley Bean Co. For grower markets & much more. Since 1927

SERIES 300 Engstrom BEAN CUTTER Bean and Seed Purchaser and Processor of Pinto and Black Available in 22” and 30” row spacings and widths. Front and rear mount combinations for 12 and 24 row cutters. Special row Turtle Beans spacings available upon request. 3 Locations near You Leeds Parts available for Ph: 701-466-2398 Fax: 701-466-2076 UFT Speedy bean cutters Petersburg Cando Ph: 701-345-8264 Ph: 701-466-2398

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Dry Edible Convenient Receiving Stations: BTR FARmERs Coop – LEEDs, ND sHs Co, INC. – GARskE, ND Beans Contact: Robert Uri Contact: Craig Anderson (800) 732-4352 (877) 379-2326 Dr. Art Lamey TE o’TooLE – CRYsTAL, ND sHs Co, INC. – sELz, ND Technical Representative Contact: Brian O’Toole Contact: Craig Anderson (800) 262-9512 (877) 379-2326 (701) 261-2931 HAmILToN FARm suppLY – HAmILToN, ND Contact: Lee Becker • (800) 454-3875 STOP WHITE MOLD sylvan Bioproducts, inc. po Box 85, 415 Hwy 32 se, st. Hilaire, MN 56754 90 Glades drive, kittanning, pa 16201 Phone (218) 964-5407 Fax (218) 964-5415 ph: 866-352-7520 • www.contanswg.com Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 877-DRY-BEAN

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Kirkeide’s 446662 Ad_kp3.indd 4 8/13/07 11:26:02 AM Northland Bean Co 83485 DN ,nednesseF EN .tS ht21 0254 0254 ht21 .tS EN ,nednesseF DN 83485 Buyers, Processors & Shippers of Edible Beans

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 6 8/13/07 11:26:08 AM • Too many completely Table 1. Field loss based on the average number of seeds lost per • Divide the number of threshed beans are being re- square foot of soil and seed size of the variety harvested. seeds found by the number of turned through the tailings sys- square feet within the outlined Average no. of seeds lost per square foot tem. area. This will provide the aver- Try to avoid dropping Seed Size 0.5 1.0 5.0 10.0 age number of bean seeds lost beans from great heights in Seed/lb ------pounds/acre field loss ------per square foot. Take an aver- unloading and handling. 800 27 55 272 545 age of the three areas sampled Beans check and crack when within the field. dropped, particularly on hard 1200 18 36 182 363 • Use Table 1 to convert av- surfaces and when dry. Cush- 1600 14 27 136 272 erage number of seeds lost per ion or deflect the fall of beans 2000 11 22 109 218 square foot to pounds of seed whenever possible. Keep eleva- lost per acre for specific seed 2400 9 18 91 182 tor flight chains snug so that sizes. flights do not ride on beans. 2800 8 16 78 156 For example, if a sampled area over the full effective width Use the following information to estimate the number of seeds of an implement pass averaged How to Measure per pound for the specific market class of the harvested bean: 1 pinto bean seed per square Harvest Losses Market Class Seeds per Pound foot, the field loss would be ap- Five simple steps can provide proximately 36 lbs/ac, assuming Kidney 800-1000 a good harvest loss estimate: 1,200 seeds/lb. To extrapolate to • Locate three random sites Pinto 1200-1400 3 seeds/ sq. ft. for the same seed in the field Great Northern 1400-1800 size of 1,200 seeds/lb, one could • At each site, outline an Pink/Small Red 1600-2000 multiply 3 by 1.0 by 36 lbs/ac = area that is 1 ft. in the direction 108 lbs/ac field loss. Navy/Black 2400-2800 of equipment travel and is as Dry bean harvest tips and wide as the effective width of Contact measuringAlan at (701) harvest 543-3773 loss infor- the implement. For example, if a entire width of the implement through any soil loosened by mation from the NDSU Dry combine is picking up windrows pass, not just behind the Keiththresh- harvest implements within the Bean Production Guide, online containing 12 30-inch rows, the ing section of the combine outlined area for seeds and un- at www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ width of the measurement area where loss can be concentrated. threshed pods. Count all bean plantsci/rowcrops/a1133-1.htm should be 30 feet. Examine the • Search the soil surface and seeds. and www.northarvestbean.org.

Your kidney bean production is important to us. We are conveniently located in Central Minnesota in the heart of the kidney bean production region. This means a fast turn around time for your trucks. Canning companies here and overseas ask for your beans processed and packaged through our fa- cilities. They know they are getting a product that is grown with care and processed gently and efficiently with the latest equipment in the industry. Our experience in growing, processing and shipping kidney beans for 25 years helps our growers produce a profitable crop. Our agronomic services include seed-to-seed information, everything from field visits to just info on planting, controlling diseases or harvesting. And if you are a new grower, our motto is “we won’t let you make a mistake.” We will go every step of the way through harvest with you. We offer a full line of high quality Dark Red and Light Red kidney seeds, as well as other classes in bags or totes, treated or untreated at competitive prices. Our marketing strengths allow us to offer new crop contracts that will give you the advantage in marketing options. High moisture beans are no problem for our special dryers. There is no drying charge on beans up to 21% moisture. Our processing facility is certified by OCIA for processing organically grown crops, including all dry beans. Call for an appointment for this.

In the heart of central Minnesota bean country! Call or stop in! Haberer Foods International, Inc. - Morris, MN Phone: (320) 795-2468. Fax: (320) 795-2986

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 10 8/13/07 11:26:17 AM Chippewa Valley Bean From a 150-cow dairy next to a frog pond to a vertically-integrated bean business with about 30% of the U.S. dark red kidney market – “Not bad for a small family business in West Central Wisconsin”

The well manicured wooden something in 1969 that would sign that stands at the crook of change the Doane farm forever: the road leading into the Doane he grew a field of edible beans. farm points to the two things He experimented with growing this operation is most proud of a few different classes for sev- – its family heritage, and their eral years, then settled in with bean business. light red and dark red kidneys. Next year, Doane Ltd will It wasn’t long before the Do- celebrate 150 years in business anes got involved with process- – it was established in the roll- ing the beans they produced. ing hills near Downsville, Wis. “We quickly saw the need to (about 100 mi east of St. Paul) clean and market our beans to in 1858. Seven generations of canning companies throughout Doanes have been operating the United States,” says Cindy this farm. Brown, Russell’s daughter. So For many years, the family in 1973, Chippewa Valley Bean operation was typical of many (CVB) began as a processing in Wisconsin, producing al- and marketing arm for the Do- falfa, corn, and a 150 cow dairy. ane farm. However, Russell Doane did Today, the dairy cows are

Farm Bill: So Far, So Good for Dry Beans Along with her role as vice one farm bill priority. The dry Collin Peterson, they’ve had But politically, she says there president and marketing director bean industry may also benefit input early on,” Brown says. is more support amongst the for Chippewa Valley Bean and by new funding for specialty “We still have the Senate side American public for direct food Doane Ltd, Cindy Brown is ac- crops, and a program focused to work through this fall, then aid rather than a cash handout. tive in national and international on both bills to be conferenced and And food aid not only helps dry bean issues. Brown, who has bean- signed into law, but we’re really manage oversupply, but helps a degree in business administra- based pleased with how things are go- promote the consumption of tion from the University of Wis- health ing at this point.” U.S. products such as dry beans consin - Eau Claire, has served solu- Another key issue the US- overseas. as chair of the U.S. Dry Bean tions DBC is focusing on is urging In a related issue, the USDBC Council since January, 2006. aimed at lawmakers to maintain the cur- is challenging a USDA decision A key issue is the new farm boosting rent system of food/commodity to lower the moisture specifica- bill, which figures to be pivotal bean donations for international food tions for U.S. dry beans used for the U.S. dry bean industry. con- aid, rather than convert it to a for food aid, from 18% to 13.5%. So far, so good, she says. Cindy Brown sump- cash-based assistance program. Says Brown: “That’s unreason- The House version maintains tion. Brown testified in Congress ear- able, and prevents many of our the fruit and vegetable (FAV) “The Northarvest folks have lier this year that some (such as elevators and handlers who planting restriction for non- really been instrumental in the U.S. export competitors) want don’t have that drying capacity program crops on program crop farm bill process. Working with the U.S. to move away from to participate in the food aid acres – the USDBC’s number (House Ag Committee Chair) in-kind food aid donations. market.” – Tracy Sayler

16 Northarvest Bean Grower Fall 2007 long gone (since 1976, actu- velop a kidney variety with bet- ally) and CVB’s bean business ter genetic resistance to root rot. extends well beyond the four- The effort accomplished its goal, county Chippewa Valley area and the program continues to in Wisconsin it was originally develop kidney varieties today, named after. CVB continues with an emphasis on improved to grow its own kidneys under genetic resistance to white mold irrigation, about 3,500 acres, and various blights. in rotation with either corn The breeding effort helps or potatoes, in a land trading ensure kidney varieties with arrangement with the R.D. Of- the agronomic and processing futt Company. And CVB today characteristics that CVB prefers. processes and markets about CVB sells seed from the kidney 30% of the total dark red kidney varieties it develops to other beans produced in the United kidney growers, which not only States. helps ensure supply (those who Chippewa Valley Bean’s on- grow CVB kidney varieties also farm processing facility can contract their production with store and process about 400,000 the company) but in a sense, a cwt per year, customizing prod- consistent, identity-preserved comes with the product. Bob Wachsmuth plays a key role uct per customer specifications. supply. CVB knows what kind of The Doanes who pioneered with the farm and production This capacity allows CVB to kidneys to expect coming from this farm site 150 years ago contracts. ship a steady, dependable year other producers under contract, – near a frog pond as a water “We all have our general areas round supply that also allows since CVB developed the variet- source – would be surprised at of responsibility that fit our perfor prompt shipment on short ies they’re growing. the enterprise it has become sonalities and likes,” says Cindy. notice. CVB also buys beans To complete the vertical inte- today, and pleased that it re- “We don’t overstep our areas yet from growers in the four state gration on both ends of the busi- mains a family-owned business. all of us have a say and are to- region; contracting from a large ness, CVB offers gourmet soup Each of the family members tally informed about what’s go- geographic area helps ensure mixes packaged under the Good involved with the business have ing on. As a farm and business, supply. CVB currently sells Earth Café brand. There are cur- their roles. Russell still heads we’re all very much involved, about 60% of its beans within rently two products, Peppered up the company as president. and still friends at the end of the the U.S. and exports the bal- Pinto and Chippewa Chili. “Not Cindy does the marketing, sister day.” ance. bad for a small family business Ruth Anne (Hofland) manages – Tracy Sayler, with informa- CVB has its own plant breed- in West Central Wisconsin,” says quality control and accounting, tion provided in part through ing program, which it started in the recipe tag in the background and brother Brian is involved on Beans for Health Alliance, now a 1981. The initial goal was to de- information about CVB that the farm end. Business partner part of the U.S. Dry Bean Council

Chippewa Valley Bean variety research plots on the Doane farm.

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446662446662 Ad_kp3.inddAd_kp3.indd 33 8/13/078/13/07 11:26:0011:26:00 AMAM What I’ve Learned About the Bean Industry and Other Things (So Far) Russell Doane, President, Chippewa Valley Bean and Doane Farm Ltd Nearly 40 years ago, Rus- We started with 500 acres good growers we contract sell Doane began transitioning of kidneys in 1969 and a few with. Sometimes there are pro- one of Wisconsin’s oldest fam- navies. It seemed to me we ducers, you learn quickly who ily farms (started in 1858 near could successfully grow a dark they are, that you don’t con- Downsville) from a dairy focus red kidney here and compete tinue to work with. But by and to dark red kidney beans. The very well. We also grew ma- large most are very ethical, very operation today processes and chine harvested cucumbers high caliber. handles about 30% of the total from ‘71 to ’76. By the time 1976 There’s a premium on dark red kidney beans produced rolled around I felt we needed timeliness. We have a relative- in the United States. to make a decision whether to ly narrow window of optimum We began center pivot irri- go with cucumbers or beans. planting and we also have the gation here in ’67. It became There was too much overlap, the moment that bean is ready to evident to me that we needed cucumbers needed attention be harvested. I use the line that to find a crop that we could do when bean harvest started. I Russell Doane ‘kidney beans aren’t like Irish well, without competing with liked the idea of a crop that was whiskey, they don’t get better the very good corn and soybean dry, that we could store dry and A major factor for in- with age.’ That’s exactly true. farmers in the Cornbelt. market it throughout the year creased consumption of The first time that kidney bean In the fall of ’68 I met a and longer if necessary. That’s dark red kidneys was the is ready to harvest is the best Mennonite fellow by the when we left the cucumber salad bar. The salad bar con- time to harvest. name of Russell Wilson. He business and went with beans. cept started catching on right I feel so fortunate to be moved from Michigan to Bar- I’m one of these old about when we got into the involved with the R&D side ron, Wis. I’d seen an article farmers – I like land. In my business, in 1969. Consumption of our business at this stage written about him talking about lifetime, with center pivot ir- has about tripled since then. of my life. As a company we’ve dry edible beans. So I got a hold rigation, the land in this area Quality, quality, quality. invested a lot in variety research of him one day and that was the that has become more valuable Since the best market for the and development. That’s be- first time I had ever seen dry ed- for farming is the drier sands. dark red kidney is the salad bar cause with dark red kidneys, we ible beans grown. It looked like We have a larger window of market, every bean in that can have a lot of eggs in one basket. something that we could have fieldwork and we can do it with needs to have no mechanical But as one old timer once told a bit of a leg up here on these less machinery. We can have damage to it, and much of that me, ‘there’s nothing wrong with irrigated sands, because edibles an inch of rain in the morning has to do with the harvesting putting your eggs in one basket, really don’t like to have their and be out cultivating the next and handling of the bean. you just gotta keep a close eye feet wet. morning. We have a roster of very on the basket.’

Recommended Storage Moisture Content for Dry Edible Beans There are limited studies on winter if they are cooled with low enough to permit storage such as measuring the tem- the allowable storage time of an aeration system so they are without deterioration at typi- perature and moisture content edible beans, but the results no warmer than 50°F in Octo- cal summer temperatures. For of the beans at least monthly. from corn can be used to es- ber and 30 degrees in Novem- example, the recommended Whenever there is more than timate the storage moisture ber. Lower moisture contents long-term storage moisture a 10 degree differential be- content and storage time for should be used if longer stor- content for wheat is normally tween the average outdoor edible beans. The equilibrium age periods are desired or the at about 13%. This keeps the temperature and the bean moisture content of edible beans cannot be cooled to the relative humidity in the wheat temperature during the fall, the beans is similar to corn, so specified temperatures. Corn below 65% at 70 degrees, which beans should be cooled with expected recommended stor- at 16% moisture is expected to limits mold growth. The recom- aeration. This should continue age moisture contents should store for about nine months at mendation for edible beans is until beans at 16% moisture are be similar. 60°F, which is the basis of the also about 13% based on the cooled at least to 40°F and 18% The maximum allowable 15.5% moisture content recom- same considerations. moisture beans are cooled to storage time for 18% mois- mendation during fall through If the beans can be kept about 30°F. Cooling below 30 ture corn at 50 degrees is 3.4 spring. cooler, the acceptable moisture degrees is not necessary and months. Cooling the 18% A moisture content of 16% content can be increased. If may increase the potential for moisture corn to 40 degrees should normally be considered the beans can be kept at 60°F handling damage. extends the maximum storage the maximum recommended or cooler, the moisture content From the NDSU Dry Bean period to about 6.1 months. short term storage moisture can be 14% for long term stor- Production Guide, www. Therefore, edible beans can content for edible beans. age. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/ be stored at 18% moisture For long-term storage the It is important to follow good rowcrops/a1133-1.htm. content during the fall and moisture content must be storage management practices

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Market fundamentals remain Table 1--U.S. dry beans: Monthly grower prices for selected classes, 2006-2007 supportive for dry bean prices, with a decrease in planted acre- 2006 2007 Chg. prev. year: age in the U.S. and Canada, and Commodity May June 1/ May June 1/ May June a new crop that will be affected ------Cents per pound ------Percent ------by weather damage in some All dry beans 19.30 19.00 25.90 -- 34.2 -- areas. U.S. dry bean growers planted Pinto (ND/MN) 13.50 13.50 22.20 22.00 64.4 63.0 1.5 million acres this year, down Navy (pea bean) (MI) 19.50 19.50 22.75 22.75 16.7 16.7 8% from both last year and two Great Northern (NE/WY) 17.80 18.00 26.00 26.00 46.1 44.4 years ago. USDA’s June planted acreage estimate was down less Black (MI) 21.80 22.00 26.50 26.50 21.6 20.5 than 1% from growers’ plans in Light red kidney (MI) 20.70 20.50 25.88 26.00 25.0 26.8 March. Dark red kidney (MN/WI) 20.70 20.50 30.00 30.00 44.9 46.3 Planted acres were un- Small red (ID/WA) 19.50 19.50 24.00 24.00 23.1 23.1 changed in North Dakota and Minnesota from last year, Pink (ID/WA) 19.50 19.50 22.50 22.50 15.4 15.4 but decreased in other major Ratio producing states: Michigan’s Dry bean/corn price ratio 8.89 8.88 7.44 -- -16.3 -- planted area was down 11% from last year; Idaho was down -- = not available. 1/ Partial month estimate. Source: USDA, AMS, Bean Market News except “All beans” from USDA, NASS, Agricultural Prices. 14%, and in Nebraska, dry bean plantings were 29% below 2006. Fourteen of the 18 dry bean pro- to 630,000 this year, and that dry beans in Canada: white pea, petitive to prevent further slips ducing states have decreased Minnesota’s harvest area would pinto, black, dark and light red in acreage. planted acreage from a year be unchanged from last year, kidney, cranberry, Great North- ago. In Canada, seeded area to at 135,000 acres. USDA may ern, pink and small red. Exports Exports Down, dry beans declined by 15%, ac- need to adjust its harvest area are also forecast to decrease cording to Agriculture Canada estimates, however, due to dry due to the lower supply. Carry- Imports Surge estimates. conditions and heat damage in out stocks are expected to fall, During the first 8 months of USDA estimated acres to be some growing areas. with a stocks-to-use of 9%, and 2006/07, U.S. export volume for harvested at 1.42 million, down In Canada, both production average price, over all types and dry edible beans was down 11%, 7% from both last year and and supply are forecast to de- grades, is forecast to increase and with prices up and stocks 2005. USDA in June estimated crease in 2007-08 because of the in Canada because of the lower dwindling for several classes, North Dakota’s dry bean harvest lower seeded area and lower U.S. and Canadian supply. See export volume is likely to shrink area would decline slightly, yields. Production is expected more Canadian market analysis further from the strong levels from 640,000 acres in 2006 to fall for all major classes of online at www.agr.gc.ca/mad- experienced a season ago, ac- dam. cording to USDA. Figure 1. U.S. dry edible beans: Average monthly Certainly, the lower planted Movement to foreign nations grower price (cents/pound). and harvested acreage esti- increased notably for black, 35 mate will be supportive to dry light red kidney, baby lima, and 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 bean prices in the U.S. as well, navy beans, but declined for where competition for acres is most others including pinto, 30 expected to be just as aggressive Great Northern, and dark red among crops in 2008 as it was kidney beans. Through April, 25 in 2007. Some predict 2008 will export movement of U.S. black be even more competitive, as beans was up 32% – the largest since the 1981/82 season, with 20 soybean carryout will have declined, and the soybean market Mexico accounting for about will need to bid acres back from 92% of the volume. 15 corn. Meanwhile, other crop Through April, Mexico ac- Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug markets – dry beans among counted for 30% of total U.S. Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Agricultural Prices. them – will also need to be com- Continued on Next Page

Fall 2007 Northarvest Bean Grower 21 dry bean export volume, up 2001/02 season featured Sep- Low-cost black bean imports creasing share of U.S. dry bean slightly from 28% a year earlier. tember-April import volume from China had an average im- markets. In 2006, imports ac- Although down 7 percent from a larger than this season. Imports port value of about 23 cents per counted for 12% of dry bean net year earlier, volume shipped to are up for several classes in- pound compared with 26 cents domestic use – up from 6% in Mexico was the sixth strongest cluding black beans (up 82%), for black beans imported from 2000 and 4% during the 1990s. since 1989, with black beans garbanzo beans (32%), and light Canada. In general, the U.S. Import penetration is projected accounting for 47% of the ship- red kidney beans (29%). average import value for black to reach 13% in 2007. ments thus far this year. Interestingly, about 17% of beans (26 cents/lb) did not dif- Whenever domestic prices of dry bean imports so far this year fer much from U.S. exports of Dry bean market data cour- dry beans increase and stocks consisted of black beans despite black beans, which had an aver- tesy Gary Lucier, USDA ERS begin to dwindle, imports be- strong domestic production age export value of 27 cents per economist. See more U.S. dry gin to move higher. This year a year ago and heavy export pound. bean market information in the has been no exception, as volume this season. Canada Domestic supplies of dry USDA ERS Dry Bean Briefing higher prices have led to a 26% (28% of the total), China (23%), beans are expected to remain Room online: www.ers.usda. increase in dry bean import Mexico (16%), and Peru (16%) limited, and prices above long- gov/Briefing/DryBeans - the volume over the first 8 months have accounted for the lion’s run averages in the coming next market outlook for dry of the 2006/07 marketing year, share of dry beans shipped into marketing year. Thus, imports beans will be issued August 29, according to USDA. Only the the U.S. market. will continue to snag an in- then October 25.

Table 2. Dry edible beans: Acreage harvested in selected States, 1994-98 average, 1999-2007 1994-98 2006- average 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007f 2007 State ------1,000 acres ------Percent North Dakota 571.0 570.0 525.0 400.0 690.0 520.0 475.0 565.0 640.0 630.0 -2 Michigan 333.0 350.0 275.0 130.0 265.0 165.0 185.0 230.0 215.0 195.0 -9 Nebraska 191.6 187.0 156.0 148.0 165.0 148.0 110.0 172.0 124.0 95.0 -23 Minnesota 153.3 165.0 150.0 105.0 155.0 110.0 100.0 135.0 135.0 135.0 0 Idaho 108.0 103.0 88.0 73.0 93.0 73.0 78.0 98.0 103.0 88.0 -15 California 125.6 132.0 112.0 85.0 89.0 75.0 57.0 65.0 65.0 58.0 -11 Colorado 152.0 145.0 110.0 105.0 70.0 73.0 67.0 80.0 60.0 50.0 -17 Washington 38.8 36.0 32.0 34.0 44.5 27.5 29.0 48.0 60.5 60.0 -1 Texas 17.3 47.0 16.6 26.4 32.5 44.0 17.5 15.3 18.0 9.0 -50 Wyoming 33.2 39.0 34.0 24.0 29.0 29.0 24.0 33.0 27.5 24.0 -13 New York 34.8 30.2 24.5 22.3 24.5 24.0 23.5 23.0 18.0 17.0 -6 Others 1/ 67.0 76.8 93.4 97.3 81.4 58.4 53.3 69.3 71.6 62.4 -13 U.S. 1,825.6 1,881.0 1,616.5 1,250.0 1,738.9 1,346.9 1,219.3 1,533.6 1,537.6 1,423.4 -7 F = June ERS forecast. 1/ Kansas, Montana, Utah, New Mexico(except 2000), Wisconsin (through 2004), Oregon, and South Dakota (beginning in 2000). Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Crop Production, 2006 Summary. Which ‘Facts’ Are Full Of Beans? 1. Pound for pound, dried beans, also known as legumes, contain nearly as much protein as a steak. True or false? 2. Beans are a natural source of folate, which studies show can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer. True or false? 3. Beans help reduce cholesterol. True or false? 4. Beans protect against heart disease. True or false? 5. Because beans have slow-release energy, they should be avoided by diabetics. True or false? 6. Pinto beans are a good source of potassium. True or false? 7. Baked beans have no nutritional value. True or false? 8. The aloriec content of one cup of cooked beans is equal to one cup of cooked rice, pasta, or a 7-ounce baked potato. True or false? 9. A diet that regularly includes beans is good for circulatory problems. True or false? 10. Beans are the only food that fits into two groups on the USDA Food Guide Pyramid: vegetable and protein. Answers: 1) True. 2) True. 3) True. 4) True. 5) False – bean intake can actually improve glucose control in diabetics. 6) True. 7) False; among the nutrients they contain are fiber, iron, and selenium. 8) True. 9) True. 10) True Facts Source: Super Foods by Michael van Straten and Barbara Griggs, Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Featured in an article by Gwen Schoen McClatchy Newspapers

22 Northarvest Bean Grower Fall 2007 TheBeanScene

“Shaped Like A Kidney, But Good For Your Heart. Go Figure”

Lynne Bigwood, Northarvest’s home economist, recently par- ticipated in and exhibited at the Society for Nutrition Educa- tion’s 40th annual conference in Chicago. Extension supervisors and staff, college professors, dieti- tians and others who are lead- ers in U.S. nutrition education attend this conference and are among more than 1,000 nutrition professionals who are members of this important national organization. Interestingly, the SNE sent a letter to House Ag Committee Chair Rep. Collin Peterson at the beginning of the Farm Bill markup, stressing that the SNE believes one of the key purposes of our food and farm policies should be to advance the health and well being of all people in the United States. The SNE urged Peterson Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension Service (left) and Northarvest home economist Lynne to “give high priority to poli- Bigwood with Northarvest’s new Magical Fruit banner display, at the recent Society for Nutrition cies that strengthen nutrition Education conference in Chicago. education, reduce hunger/food insecurity, support healthy food heart. Go figure” banner was on Habits” at the conference. She behaviors that are consistent choices, and maintain the in- display along with the match- also presented an oral abstract with the Dietary Guidelines for tegrity of the food system while ing poster, The Bean Cookbook, “Teens Serving Food Safely: Un- Americans and the MyPyramid protecting our environment.” brochures and teaching cur- derstanding and Improving the Food Guidance System. The SNE also recommended riculum. Process” that reported best strat- “Eat Smart, Play Hard” in- that “Farm Bill policies be re- Bigwood notes that one at- egies for delivering training to formation, featuring NDSU directed to support greater di- tendee who made it a point to teenage food handlers. Funding Bison athletes, was distributed versity and increase production stop by to get a copy of Northar- for the food serving analysis was throughout N.D. Teachers re- and market development for vest materials is currently writ- provided by USDA. ceived a set of 16 mini-lessons ‘specialty crops’ – the fruits and ing new Family and Consumer Northarvest has cooperated on the MyPyramid and food vegetables that are promoted in Science textbooks. Many others with and supported Garden- safety, as part of the educational the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for were enthusiastic about receiv- Robinson’s nutrition education component. Bean recipes were Americans.” ing materials that will help them programs and activities in the included in the “Eat Smart, Play The House version of the new encourage their students and past, including the “Eat Smart, Hard” campaign. farm bill does indeed include clients to eat more beans. Play Hard” program designed to The “Eat Smart, Play Hard” funding directed at fruits and Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU encourage and teach children, web site for parents: www.fns. vegetables, in which dry edible Extension food and nutrition parents, and caregivers to eat usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard- beans may benefit as well. specialist, held a poster session healthy and be physically active. healthylifestyle At the SNE Conference, “On the Move to Better Health: The campaign offers resources The “Eat Smart, Play Hard” Northarvest’s new “Shaped Motivating Children to Improve and tools to convey and rein- web site for kids: www.fns.usda. like a kidney, but good for your Eating and Physical Activity force healthy eating and lifestyle gov/eatsmartplayhardkids.

Fall 2007 Northarvest Bean Grower 23 FROM THE NORTHARVEST KITCHEN DryBeanRecipes Three Bean Dips for Fall Tailgating

By Lynne Bigwood, onion and parsley. The calories this year’s garden). Guacamole sour cream, helps to make the Northarvest Home Economist and fat are very low. It has a adds color and flavor and, if you dip creamy. The original recipe fresh flavor and would also work like it, that fat is heart healthy. instructions said to heat all the nicely as the bean layer for bur- On top of that are layers of to- ingredients to blend them but I Just in time for tailgating sea- ritos or tacos. matoes, olives and green onion. found that they stirred together son, this fall column features Super Bean Dip is a layered Shredded cheese finishes off the very easily. The high fat cheese three bean dips, and they are all dip. I used a 12” glass pizza platter. This dip has great eye that gives this dip a melt-in- delicious! Take in the fall colors, pan for the “large plate” with appeal and double the calories your-mouth taste also has many enjoy a harvest meal, or cheer an edge to catch any spills. The compared to Chili Bean Dip. calories. Small portions of dip on your favorite team with any bottom two layers are refried When I served the three dips, with vegetables, low fat crackers or all of these tailgating choices beans and bean dip mixed with this one was the most popular. or bread will help to corner the (the NDSU Bison football season sour cream. Bean dip in today’s Only shreds of cheese were left! calories and allow you to oc- theme this year is ‘Will You Be supermarket is often displayed Bean and Cheese Dip starts casionally indulge and eat this There?’ So maybe we’ll call ours in the chip aisle. It does pump with a jar of Cheese Whiz®. Stir high fat treat. ‘Will You Bean There?’...) up the flavor of the sour cream! in a can of bean and bacon If you would like a hot bean Chili Bean Dip is the simplest If you wish, you can add a soup, and green onions. A little dip, process or blend the bean one. Open a can of beans, kid- layer of guacamole between the hot sauce and garlic add some soup before you add it to the ney or pinto, drain off about half beans and tomatoes (great way flavor interest to this simple Bean and Cheese Dip recipe and the liquid and blend with spices, to use some picked fresh from combination. The last addition, put it in a small crock pot.

24 Northarvest Bean Grower Fall 2007 Chili Bean Dip Super Bean Dip Bean & Cheese Dip 16 Tablespoons (2 cups) 20 Servings 20 Servings 30 calories/tablespoon 60 calories/serving 100 calories/serving 4% calories from fat 45% calories from fat 60% calories from fat

Ingredients: Ingredients: Ingredients: • 2 cups cooked kidney beans or 1 • 1 15.5-ounce can fat free refried • 1 16-ounce jar processed cheese 15.5-ounce can beans spread (Cheese Whiz®) • 1 tablespoon vinegar • 1 9-ounce container Bean Dip • 1 10½-ounce can bean and bacon • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder • 1 8-ounce container low-fat sour soup • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin cream • 2 green onions, minced • 1 small piece of onion, approx. 2 • 1 cup chopped tomatoes • 2 drops liquid hot sauce teaspoons • 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives • 1/8 teaspoon garlic dry or fresh • 1/2 cup fresh parsley tops, stems • 1/4 cup chopped green onion • 1 8-ounce container low-fat sour removed • 2 cups grated low-fat sharp cream • Raw vegetable sticks or baked chips cheddar cheese • Raw vegetables • Pita bread, raw vegetables or Method: baked tortilla chips Method: 1. Open beans and drain most of the 1. Combine soup and cheese spread. liquid into a cup, reserving for later Method: 2. Add onions, hot sauce and use. 1. Spread refried beans on a large garlic; stir. Add sour cream; stir 2. Pour beans into blender. Add plate. thoroughly. vinegar, chili powder, cumin, onion 2. Combine dip and sour cream in a 3. Serve with raw vegetables. and parsley. small bowl and spread over beans. Refrigerate leftovers. 3. Blend until smooth, adding reserved 3. Layer tomatoes, ripe olives, green liquid as needed. onion and cheese over dip. 4. Remove mixture from blender to a 4. Serve with wedges of pita bread, bowl for serving. raw vegetables or baked tortilla 5. Serve with raw vegetable sticks or chips. baked chips. Refrigerate leftovers. 6. Leftovers may be used as bean spread in tacos, burritos or quesadillas.

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446662 Ad_kp3.indd 4 8/13/07 11:26:02 AM TheLastWord Dear Rachael Ray: How About a Show on Beans?

By Tracy Sayler

The following is an excerpt from the tran- script of an interview last February of First Lady Laura Bush by cooking cutie Rachael Ray: RR: Now, what about the girls? Were your girls – you have beautiful girls, by the way, because their mom is so pretty. MRS. BUSH: Thanks. RR: That wasn’t a slam to dad, sorry. (Laughter.) But your girls, were they picky eaters? MRS. BUSH: They weren’t picky eaters. They inherited a really good appetite from their dad and me. But they like foods, they like all foods, but they’re very careful about what they eat. Neither one of them eat a lot of meat. RR: Oh, yes, well, that can be danger- ous too, right? Too much red meat. But all things in moderation. MRS. BUSH: All things in moderation. But they mainly have fish and vegetables. RR: They’re probably figure con- scious. MRS. BUSH: And beans, they love beans. RR: Green beans or baked beans or – MRS. BUSH: No, beans, like black beans, Cuban black beans or pinto beans. RR: I love beans, too. Well, they can come over anytime they want, I’ll whip them up a little black beans, no problem. (Laughter.)

This got us thinking, we should send a letter to Rachael, to see if she’d be interested in featuring beans in her magazine or TV program. So we did. Check out the following letter we sent her. We’ll let you know if she or someone from her show/magazine responds…

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‘Will You Bean There?’–- Score a touchdown with these tailgating bean dips. For the recipe, see page 24.