U.S. Bean Harvest Two-Thirds Complete
WASHINGTON - Oct 7/14 - SNS -- Overall dry edible bean harvest activity lags last year in the United States, but national harvest progress is similar to last year, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters.
For the states reporting harvest activity, a combined total of 69% of this year's anticipated dry edible bean harvest is now in the bin, compared to 71% at this time last year.
North Dakota received a hard freeze last week, which ended the growing season for remaining crops. Average temperatures were two to eight degrees below normal across much of the state. Rain either slowed or halted harvest activities in many areas, especially in the west where an inch or more was received. Lentils harvest advanced to 79% complete, well behind 99 average.
Michigan experienced cold and wet weather during the past week, slowing harvest activity because of soggy fields. Fog and dew also inhibited drydown of crops. Dry beans and hay harvest were wrapping up.
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