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The Michigan Bean Commission has been providing research for 55 years
We all benefit from the efforts of The Michigan Bean Commission. There are more than 2,300 growers and related agri-business associates registered with the Michigan Bean Commission who are dedicated to bringing consumers the highest quality dry beans. Michigan’s growers have a long history of production and are recognized worldwide as industry leaders.
Research Reports
White Mold in 2025
CONTACT: Scott Bales, Michigan State University Is white mold going to be a risk to the 2025 dry bean crop? Learn more here: White Mold in 2025
2024 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report
2024 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report The 2024 Dry Bean Research Report is now available! This publication includes research from all Michigan Bean Commission funded projects in the 2024 growing
2024 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials Results (E3465)
** CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2024 RESULTS** The 2024 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trial Results are now available! In 2024 these variety trials tested 155 lines across 12 different market
2024 Production Practices Survey Results
2024 PRAB Production Practices Survey Results Each year the Production Research Advisory Board (PRAB) surveys both Growers and Crop Advisors on production practices implemented in the previous season. This survey
2023 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report
2023 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report The 2023 Dry Bean Research Report is now available! This publication includes research from all Michigan Bean Commission funded projects in the 2023 growing
2023 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials Results (E3465)
** CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2023 RESULTS** The 2023 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trial Results are now available! In 2023 these variety trials tested 150 lines across 12 different market