Growing Beans in Nebraska

Two Nebraska bean farmers and two processors share about why they grow beans, the benefits of bean research, the important grower-processor relationship, what they wish people knew about agriculture, and more.

In this video, Justin, Jeff, Courtney, and Jon discuss:
0:51 What do you look for in the variety trials?
1:27 Why you choose to grow great northern beans on your farm?
1:44 About how many acres an hour can you plant?
2:10 Tell us about the partnership between farmers and processors to bring a great crop of beans to our tables.
3:45 What is one thing you wish people knew about farming?
4:30 What is your favorite bean?
4:41 Does your family like the beans you grow?
4:59 Do you like beans?
5:05 What else do you like?
5:12 How can people learn more about and advocate for agriculture?

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