U.S. Bean Harvest Pushing Forward
WASHINGTON - Sep 8/14 - SNS -- This year's dry edible bean harvest is off to a slower than normal start, with progress during the past week lagging both last year and the recent five-year average in most states, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters.
Recent drought stress was relieved by rains in Michigan during the past week. White mold infestations of soybean crop especially in the eastern part of the state have required reapplication of pest and disease control chemicals. Sugarbeet, dry bean, and silage harvests have commenced in some areas.
Farmers in Minnesota report that recent rainfall has improved the conditions of row crops. With nearly all the dry edible bean acreage setting pods, 83% of the crop is fully podded. Around 15% of the dry edible bean crop is at or beyond the coloring stage, with 55% good to excellent condition.
Crops in North Dakota suffered from persistent rainfall during the past week. The northern and central parts of the State received enough moisture to significantly slow harvest progress. Hail was reported in isolated areas, impacting standing crops.
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