Johanning Farms experienced wet conditions earlier in the growing season, but are now enjoying dry conditions as they harvest dark red, light red and white kidney beans near Park Rapids, Minnesota.

PERHAM, Minn. — Minnesota farmers are known for the corn, soybeans and wheat they grow. But the sandy soil of north-central Minnesota is prime kidney bean land — and the state leads the nation in ...

Not watering dry edible beans on the sandy plains in central Minnesota is unheard of in a normal year. This has not been a normal year. Kidney beans were about ready for harvest on Aug. 30, 2024, at ...

TWIN FALLS • As margins tighten across agriculture, bean producers looking for ways to cut costs are scrutinizing their tillage and harvest operations closely. Doug Carlquist is looking to reduce both ...