Legume News
USDA and USAID Collaborate to Improve Productivity of the Common Bean to Strengthen Global Food Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded five grants totaling $4.5 million in support of research to improve the production of the common bean, a main staple produced throughout food insecure areas of the world, including East and Southern Africa. The awards were made by USDA’s National Institute of […]
National Commentary
Howard Schwartz and Marie Langham (National Coordinators)
Warmer conditions favored late-season common bean development and maturity in many regions of the U.S. and Canada. Tropical storm activity in eastern U.S. negatively affected legume crops. There were scattered reports of legume viruses, bacterial diseases, common rust and white mold throughout the legume production region during 2011. Contact your local legume industry personnel, university […]
State Commentary – Howard Schwartz
September 13, 2011 By legume Leave a Comment
Legume Crop Growth Stage and Status Common Beans (dry, snap, fresh market) Last Modified: 09/13/11 09:15 AM Beans are in the late pod stage or harvested. Cool-Season Legumes (chickpea, lentil, field pea) Last Modified: 08/29/11 12:04 PM not applicable Warm-Season Legumes (lima bean, cowpea) Last Modified: 08/29/11 12:04 PM not applicable Insect Scouting, Outlook and […]