NDSU Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on Aug. 12 in Forest River, North Dakota, and on Aug. 13 in Hatton, North Dakota.

The field days will offer an opportunity for growers, industry professionals and researchers to come together and explore the latest research in dry bean production.

“It’s been nearly a decade since we last hosted a dry bean field day,” says Juan Osorno, NDSU professor and dry bean breeder. “This is a great opportunity for growers to see firsthand the research and breeding work NDSU is doing to support the dry bean industry.”

The field days will showcase a team of NDSU experts presenting a wide range of dry bean topics:

• Juan Osorno, NDSU dry bean breeder, will walk attendees through new and upcoming dry bean varieties developed in North Dakota, highlighting the breeding pipeline and what growers can expect in the near future.
• Maria Roberta De Oliveira, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences graduate student, will demonstrate how drones are being used to collect high-quality field data more efficiently.
• Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension broadleaf crops agronomist, will provide agronomic updates tailored to different market classes, focusing on best practices for maximizing yield.
• Michael Wunsch, NDSU research plant pathologist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, will focus on one of the most challenging diseases in dry bean production—white mold. His session on how to make the most of your fungicides will provide practical insights for effective disease management.

“Dry beans are a key crop for North Dakota, and these field days are a chance to connect with growers and share timely, research-based recommendations,” says Carcedo. “We want producers to leave with new ideas and tools they can apply in their own fields.”

The program will conclude with a live Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with the speakers. Lunch will be provided.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register for the Aug. 12 field day in Forest River, visit ndsu.ag/drybeansaug12. To register for the Aug. 13 field day in Hatton, visit ndsu.ag/drybeansaug13.

For questions regarding the field days, contact Ana Carcedo at 701-831-5796 or via email at a.carcedo@ndsu.edu.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – July 3, 2025

Source: Ana Carcedo, 701-831-5796, a.carcedo@ndsu.edu

Editor: Kelli Anderson, 701-231-6136, kelli.c.anderson@ndsu.edu