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Dry Beans

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Overview

With 6 percent of world output, the United States is the sixth-leading producer of dry edible beans, behind Brazil, India, China, Myanmar ( Burma), and Mexico. During 2005-07, dry bean farm cash receipts averaged $528 million, ninth among U.S. vegetables. Averaging 6.4 pounds per person during 2005-07, annual per capita use of dry beans was 15 percent lower than 1995-97 and 3 percent below 1985-87. Together, North Dakota and Michigan account for half of U.S. production. ERS analysis of dry beans covers supply, use, price, and international trade.

Features

Dry Edible BeansPDF file (every other month) presents the latest market situation and outlook for the U.S. dry bean market, including production, trade, and prices for major classes such as pinto and navy beans.

Dry Peas and LentilsPDF file (every other month) presents the latest market situation and outlook for the U.S. dry pea and lentil market, including production, trade, and prices for major classes such as green peas and lentils.

2008 Farm Bill Side By Side2008 Farm Bill Side-By-Side (August 2008) presents a title-by-title summary of key provisions of the 2008 Act in a side-by-side comparison with previous legislation. The side-by-side includes links to related ERS publications and to analyses of previous farm acts. New features include a user's guide, an A-Z list of major provisions, and a se

 

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Updated date: December 16, 2008