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

[@sungkyulkim2485]

Technology is key - no doubt! I absolutely love his last comment, "Eat more beans, so that people like me don't have to!" Also, his daughter is adorable. Very fun, informative video. Great job!

[@Nebraskabeans]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and commenting.