Lentils & Production Tips

Wet weather threatens lentils, durum

By GFM Network News August 12, 2016

CNS Canada — Wet weather across the Prairies has put a damper on the region’s crop prospects, according to one weather specialist. While drying events in coming weeks will limit further quality declines, it’s not expected to do so as much as some producers would like. “It’s really quite wet in some locations, and it’s […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Weather

Abandonment of some lentil acres likely

By GFM Network News August 4, 2016

CNS Canada — As thunderstorms and wet weather continue across Saskatchewan, so grows the number of lentil fields being put at risk of yield loss and potential abandonment. “Certainly in that west-central part of the province, Rosetown and other significant lentil-growing regions, we have seen some problems and crop failures due to too much moisture,” […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Pulses

Leaf diseases to look for in lentil crops

A plant pathologist reveals the main yield-grabbing diseases to watch for in your fields

By Grainews Staff July 20, 2016

Rain makes grain, the saying goes. But too much spring rain also means disease, and lentil crops are no exception. Almost all pulse leaf diseases are triggered by rain and moisture in the canopy, said Dr. Sabine Banniza, plant pathologist with the Crop Development Centre. “Many need the rain in order to spread.” So which […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Weather

Wet weather threatens record lentil crops

By GFM Network News July 4, 2016

CNS Canada — An increase in Canadian lentil acreage this year comes as a blessing in disguise as wet conditions threaten some crops, worrying producers. Farmers in parts of the Prairies increased lentil seedings by 48 per cent, covering a record 5.8 million acres this year, according to Statistics Canada. While the increase in lentils […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Pulses

Consider timing when choosing desiccants for lentils

Depending on what you're trying to achieve, you do have choices

By Lisa Guenther June 22, 2016

Whether you’re an old hand at growing lentils, or relatively inexperienced, it’s worth brushing up on a few harvest tips before the combines start rolling. Harvest success begins before seeding. It’s best to pick land that’s fairly level and stone-free, says Dale Risula, provincial specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture in Regina. “Rolling your land is a […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Lentils move lower as production anticipation grows

By GFM Network News June 9, 2016

CNS Canada — As negative features continue to mount in Canada’s lentil market, prices are following the tried-and true phrase, ‘What goes up must come down.’ Lentil prices skyrocketed ahead of this year’s growing season, but now the market is starting to trend lower. “This isn’t a disaster; it’s just that gravity is pulling it […] Read more

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Crops, Lentils

Lentil genome sequenced, but more to do

Lentils have become a staple crop across the Prairies. Watch for new developments

By Angela Lovell March 3, 2016

At the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), researchers recently released the first draft version of the lentil genome as a result of a collaborative, international genome sequencing project involving researchers from around the globe. “The lentil genome assembly will provide important information to help us better understand this crop,” said Kirstin Bett, U of […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Lentil prices just keep rising

By GFM Network News December 9, 2015

CNS Canada — Lentil prices just keep moving up in Western Canada, with no end in sight to the rising market as end users work to book coverage. However, the high prices may prove unsustainable, especially in the long run, as values are already expensive for international buyers and strong new-crop prices should lead to […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Wide-ranging green lentil quality good for Sask. markets

By GFM Network News November 6, 2015

CNS Canada — Variable weather throughout Saskatchewan’s growing season brought a range of quality and prices to green lentil producers — and that’s a good thing, according to a processor in the province’s south. The final quality of green lentils in Saskatchewan ranges from No. 1 to No. 3, said Colin Young of Midwest Investments, […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets, Spring Wheat, Weather

Churchill to move pulses this fall, consider partnerships

By GFM Network News September 10, 2015

Churchill | CNS Canada –– As its shipping season gets underway, the operators of Manitoba’s Port of Churchill are considering options for keeping the port viable going forward — especially as the end looms for its government subsidy. Churchill has previously relied on the Canadian Wheat Board as its primary supplier of grain, but in […] Read more

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Lentils

Wet weather threatens lentils, durum

Abandonment of some lentil acres likely

Leaf diseases to look for in lentil crops

Wet weather threatens record lentil crops

Consider timing when choosing desiccants for lentils

Lentils move lower as production anticipation grows

Lentil genome sequenced, but more to do

Lentil prices just keep rising

Wide-ranging green lentil quality good for Sask. markets

Churchill to move pulses this fall, consider partnerships

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