We traveled to Scottsbluff, Nebraska to visit our bean colleagues, including growers, processors, researchers, the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission, and the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association. During the field day, Dr. Carlos Urrea, a renowned bean breeder, shared about his team’s research and findings. We are lucky to have such a talented and dedicated bean researcher!
Dr. Carlos Urrea presenting findings with several of his students

A beautiful field of numerous bean varieties, including pinto, great northern, black, and red kidney beans

A blooming black bean plant, with Dr. Carlos Urrea explaining about the different varieties in the test plot

The Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association’s great table with bean swag and helpful information

Light red kidney beans

Many thanks to all of our bean colleagues and friends in Nebraska!