Dry Beans Ahead of Average
WASHINGTON - Jul 17/18 - SNS -- Dry edible bean crops in the United States are in mostly good to excellent condition, judging from available state level reports.
In many areas, a higher than normal proportion of the crop is now flowering and some fields have started to set pods. This suggests this year's harvest could be in full swing a earlier than last year as long as weather conditions cooperate.
In North Dakota, 66% of the dry edible bean crop is now in bloom, compared to 35% last year and the recent average of 32%, with 4% now setting pods.
Crops in Michigan are suffering from hot and dry conditions, which is adding stress and reducing the condition ratings for the crop. The United States Drought Monitor reported moderate drought for all of Iosco and Huron Counties, as well as parts of Tuscola and Sanilac Counties. Abnormally dry conditions were reported in the Eastern Upper Peninsula and the Northern and West Central Lower Peninsula.
Colorado is facing similar conditions. Precipitation was isolated across Colorado last week with some areas receiving substantial amounts and others receiving none. According to the latest U.S. Drought monitor report, severe to exceptional drought conditions expanded in western and southern counties.
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