Harvest aid treatments for edible beans are now quite common.
OMAFRA says drying down crops while taking care of remaining weeds is a good way to improve harvest efficiency .
The ministry notes a side benefit of reduced seed stain once the remaining weeds are gone, which improves bean quality.
They also point out expectations should be somewhat tampered, as dry downs help harvest efficiency but do not fully rid fields of weeds.
OMAFRA adds the timing of a harvest aid treatment is the most critical.
They say producers need to watch their fields closely because the time between crop maturity and harvest is shortened.
