Together, we grow the industry’s best beans. Not only do we use the latest crop management techniques and processes to produce and distribute the highest quality beans, but we also offer the strategic positioning to grow your business with our experienced field representatives, knowledgeable traders, and advanced technology.

GROWER FACTS / BENEFITS

  • A century of experience working with growers

  • Traders w/ access to the latest market trends

  • 4 company-owned bean-receiving facilities

  • 6 company-owned bean packaging facilities including largest dry bean packaging facility in US

  • Experienced field reps maximize yield

  • Advanced processing & packaging technology in facilities

  • 11 company-owned bean processing facilities

  • Highest quality beans produced & distributed today

No one knows the growing season better than you and Trinidad Benham.

With a century of experience working with growers, we know what it takes to support you through a successful growing season. Our dedicated field representatives and competitive pricing will help you grow your business and market your product to the numerous trade channels that we service daily.

EDIBLE BEAN SEED VARIETIES

We offer quality Western-grown, certified seed that meets your demand for quality, purity, and disease resistance in the field. We utilize the highest quality standards for our products with state-of-the-art color sorting and cleaning equipment for purity.

BLACK BEANS

Popular earthy flavored beans. Most suited for production in Michigan, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
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DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS

Extremely popular and versatile. Hearty and meaty with full-bodied flavor. Largely produced in Minnesota.
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GREAT NORTHERN
BEANS

White beans with a slightly nutty taste. Popular in variety of cuisines, with the majority of production in Nebraska.
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LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS

Less meaty flavor and thinner skin. Grown in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, and Minnesota.
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NAVY BEANS

Mild flavor, dense, and smooth. Majority of production in North Dakota/Minnesota region.
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PINK BEANS

Small, pale pink beans that are reddish brown when cooked. Produced in Idaho, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
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PINTO BEANS

North America's most highly consumed dried bean. Produced primarily in North Dakota and Minnesota.
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SMALL RED BEANS

Deep reddish brown color, similar to Dark Red Kidneys. Produced primarily in Michigan, Idaho, and Washington.
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GARDEN SEED VARIETIES

Our pea and bean seed production is rooted in south central Idaho for consistent, top-quality, disease-free production. Trinidad Benham is licensed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho Crop Improvement Association as an approved seed conditioning warehouse and partners with these agencies for crop inspections to ensure the highest quality seed for your business.

Bush Green Pod Beans

High-yielding bush beans in 9 popular varieties, from Bountiful and Burpee Stringless to Topcrop.

BUSH WAX POD

Stringless bush bean w/ wax bean flavor,. Available in 7 varieties, including Goldcrop and Golden Butterwax.

COMMERCIAL
BEANS

Available in 9 varieties, including popular Dark or Light Red Kidney, Great Northerns, and Pintos.

COW PEAS

Vigorous and productive,. Also known as black-eyed peas. Can be prepared and eaten from fresh or dried.

EDIBLE POD PEAS

Sweet, tender, and convenient to prepare cool-season peas in 4 varieties, including 2 dwarf versions.

GARDEN PEAS

Sweet, firm, rounded peas. Also called sweet or English peas,. Available in 11 varieties, from Alaska to Wando.

POLE PEAS

Common green beans. Available in Rattlesnake, Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole and Kentucky White 191.

ROMANO TYPE BEANS

Flatter, meatier texture. Also known as snap or string beans. Available in Bush Romano #14 or Green Ruler White Seed.

RUNNER TYPE BEANS

Especially popular with northern gardeners,. Available in State Half Runner and Stripped Spartan varieties.

GROWING REGIONS

Percent of Total US Bean, Pea & Lentil Acreage by Region

Numbers are based on a 3 year average (2018-2020)
Source: Farm Service Agency Crop & USDA
Acreage Reports

PROCESSING

Our 11 bean processing facilities are strategically located throughout the country. Each of our locations utilizes advanced cleaning and electronic sorting equipment. Our network of facilities allows for backup production during peak season.

MORE WITH TRINIDAD BENHAM

You could say our relationship is built on trust and growth. You can depend on Trinidad to give you more business support, more experience, and more commitment to sustainability to help protect your future.

SELL OR STORE

We sample, grade, and weigh your product accurately at our 11 company-owned bean processing facilities, and sell on the spot or store your product for future transactions.

CLEAN PROCESSING

At each of our 11 bean processing facilities, we have the technology to provide the cleanest beans in the industry. Our 3-step process includes cleaning, gravity separation, and de-stoning. Why is this important to you? Our customers return to us for the cleanest beans in the industry, setting the stage for your continued success.

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GROWING TOGETHER

Find out how growers and Trinidad employees work side by side, using the latest crop management techniques and highly sophisticated processes to produce and distribute the highest quality beans in the industry today.