Dry Beans: Policy

Overview Background Trade Market Outlook Policy Recommended Readings Recommended Data Questions and Answers Related Links

Vegetables and Melons Outlook

Federal price support programs have not included dry beans since the late 1960s. However, dry bean markets are influenced by a number of general programs, including:

• Federal crop insurance
• Disaster assistance
• Economic and agronomic research
• Western irrigation
• Export programs, like the Market Access Program, and international food assistance programs, such as the Food for Peace Program (P.L. 480).