ERS analysis of dry beans covers supply, use, price, and international trade. The southern and western areas of the United States use the most dry beans. Vegetables and Specialties Situation and Outlook Report examines U.S. vegetable, melon, and specialty crop markets, including production, consumption, exports and imports, prices, crop value, and more. Includes market analyses and current data for major bean classes. Dry Edible Beans 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.
Economic snapshots provide brief market summaries for classes of dry edible beans.
A smaller 2000 crop will affect prices, trade, and consumption trends. Supermarket sales of dry beans and products are detailed. It also contains State production series and information by class of bean. Most issues will also contain rotating features and short research articles on topics relevant to the industry. ERS anticipates posting the first issue to this briefing room in early summer.