Michigan Dry Bean Producers approve continuation referendum

LANSING

Michigan dry bean producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Bean Commission and its activities.

The Michigan Bean Commission and program will continue for an additional five years beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and ending Dec. 31, 2029.

The current assessment is $.10 per hundredweight sold.

A total of 238 ballots were cast; 224 producers voted yes (94 percent) representing 5,665,7…