Nebraska Bean Planting Season Through the Eyes of Bean Processors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Two Nebraska bean processors share about the important role that processors play, and how farmers and processors are partners in bringing us delicious beans.
Courtney and Jon discuss:
0:28 What is bean planting season like for processors?
1:32 What is certified seed, and why is it important for farmers to use this seed?
2:00 Where is bean seed produced?
2:39 What types of beans are being planted in Nebraska this year?
3:37 Where do Nebraska beans go around the world?
4:14 How do bean processors and farmers work together?
5:25 What is one thing you wish people knew about the bean industry and agriculture overall?
Facts about Nebraska beans:
- Nebraska is the #1 producer of great northern beans in the nation. Approximately 85% of all U.S. production occurs within 75 miles of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
- According to a 2018 University of Nebraska Economic Impact study, the Nebraska dry bean industry had a $158.4 M State economic impact and created over 665 statewide jobs.
- Historically, Nebraska is the third largest producer of all dry edible beans in the U.S. In 2022, Nebraska producers averaged 2,300 pounds per acre on 108,100 acres for a total production of 2.486 million hundredweight bags - or more than a billion servings!
Video by: @alegumeaday
Bean farmers and processors are the perfect team! 💪🏻💪🏻🫘🫘
Yes, they work very well together!
Such a cool perspective to learn more about, thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!