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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

2022 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report
2022 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report The 2022 Dry Bean Research Report is now available! Thispublication includes research from all Michigan Bean Commission funded projectsin the 2022 growing season. This

2022 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials Results (E3465)
** CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2022 RESULTS** The 2022 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trial Results are now available! In 2022 these variety trials tested 161 lines across 12 different market

2022 Production Practices Survey
2022 PRAB Production Practices Survey Results Each year a survey of both Michigan dry bean Producers as well as Crop Consultants is conducted on commercial production practices in dry beans.

2021 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report
2021 Michigan Dry Bean Research Report The 2021 Dry Bean Research Report is now available! Thispublication includes research from all Michigan Bean Commission funded projectsin the 2021 growing season. This

2021 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials Results
**Click Here to View 2021 Results** The 2021 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trial Results are now available! In 2021 these variety trials tested 150 lines across 12 different market classes

2020 Dry Bean Canning Evaluations: Training and Results
At the Michigan Bean Commission we have long considered canning quality to be a very important factor in developing and evaluating dry bean varieties. This year we are able to