Johanning Farms experienced wet conditions earlier in the growing season, but are now enjoying dry conditions as they harvest dark red, light red and white kidney beans near Park Rapids, Minnesota.

How much water does it take to grow 100 pounds of kidney beans? Most people wouldn’t think to ask such as question — but if you are a family business competing on a global scale, the answer matters.

Juan Osorno, a North Dakota State University plant breeder, introduced new dark red kidney and pinto bean varieties in January 2023 Juan Osorno, a North Dakota State University dry edible bean breeder ...