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Red lentils. (Photo courtesy U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council)

Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil prices increase

By GFM Network News February 24, 2021

MarketsFarm — Lentil prices have been increasing over the last week, making gains of one to five cents per pound depending on the type, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. “There’s a huge demand on everything right now. The lentil market is strong just like the yellow peas,” Allan Johnston, president of Johnston Grains at Welwyn, […] Read more

Beth Bechdol, deputy director-general for the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), speaks on a video conference call marking World Pulses Day. (Photo courtesy FAO via Flickr, copyright FAO)

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Pulse weekly outlook: World Pulses Day celebrated

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News February 17, 2021

MarketsFarm — The United Nations celebrated the annual World Pulses Day on Feb. 10, highlighting the contribution of pulse crops to world agriculture and nutrition. “Pulses are more than just nutritious seeds – they also contribute to achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development,” the UN said in a release. “They play […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Normal yields expected for dry beans in 2021-22

By GFM Network News February 11, 2021

MarketsFarm — The number of acres seeded for dry beans in Canada in 2020-21 was at its highest level in more than a decade. But this upcoming crop year, acreage and yields are expected to return to normal. Dennis Lange, pulse specialist for Manitoba Agriculture at Altona, said he hadn’t seen yields like last year’s […] Read more

Harvested Saskatchewan lentils. (Bobloblaw/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Canada’s lentils face competition

By GFM Network News February 3, 2021

MarketsFarm — Acreage and production of lentils in Canada are expected to mostly remain the same for the 2021-22 crop year. While strong demand during the COVID-19 pandemic has bolstered prices over the past year, increased production from competing exporters may cut into that buying interest going forward. Elyce Simpson Fraser, senior vice-president of Simpson […] Read more

Chickpeas. (CalypsoArt/iStock/Getty Images)

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Pulse weekly outlook: Adversity bolsters chickpea bids

'Other crops just pencil in better'

By GFM Network News January 27, 2021

MarketsFarm — Canadian chickpea prices have either stayed firm or slightly went up as the pulse runs into more than its fair share of adversity. Limited supply, reduced demand and environmental factors have all affected the long-term prospects of the crop at home and abroad, according to Colin Young of MidWest Grain in Moose Jaw. […] Read more

Crops, Features, Pulses

New pulse crop options for growers in 2021

Thirteen new pulses are available for Prairie producers, some with improved disease resistance and strong yields

By Madeleine Baerg January 20, 2021

Prairie producers looking to plant pulses in 2021 have a few new and notable options. SeedNet, SeCan, FP Genetics, Prairie Fava, Riddell Seed Company and Saskatchewan seed growers are bringing a combined total of 13 new pulses to the market in 2021. The coming year’s options include strong yielders and improved disease resistance. And one […] Read more

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Pulse markets beating strong

Pandemic turns spotlight on plant protein sources

By Lee Hart January 20, 2021

UPDATED: Jan. 21, 2021: Markets for pulse crops in Canada and the United States should generally remain favourable over most of 2021 and even for several years beyond, says the head of the largest U.S. pulse crop processor. Jeff Van Pevenage, president and CEO of Columbia Grain International headquartered in Portland, Oregon, acknowledges while the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Peas, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Green, yellow pea prices reach parity

Lower-priced green peas meet upwardly-mobile yellows

By GFM Network News January 20, 2021

MarketsFarm — Yellow and green pea prices in Western Canada have taken divergent paths to start 2021, with yellow peas on the rise and greens declining as values reach parity in many locations. Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm Pro explained that while Canada’s pea exports suffered under yellow pea import restrictions implemented by India, China later […] Read more

Yellow peas. (Victoria Popova/iStock/Getty Images)

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Pulse weekly outlook: Yellow pea prices stronger since harvest

By GFM Network News January 5, 2021

MarketsFarm — Yellow pea prices on the Prairies have shown strength since harvest, as they’ve seen an appreciable change in demand from India. Darwin Hamilton of Kalshea Commodities in Winnipeg said India is always looking to increase its pulse acres. But, in the event of shortages, it’s been turning to North America for yellow peas. […] Read more

Green lentils. (Savany/iStock/Getty Images)

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Pulse weekly outlook: Markets steady heading into holidays

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News December 17, 2020

MarketsFarm — Pea and lentil markets in Western Canada are holding relatively steady heading into the holiday season, with little movement expected one way or the other until the New Year. “That’s normal for this time of year,” said Dale McManus of Johnston’s Grain at Welwyn, Sask. on the lack of activity and stagnant prices. […] Read more

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Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil prices increase

Pulse weekly outlook: World Pulses Day celebrated

Pulse weekly outlook: Normal yields expected for dry beans in 2021-22

Pulse weekly outlook: Canada’s lentils face competition

Pulse weekly outlook: Adversity bolsters chickpea bids

New pulse crop options for growers in 2021

Pulse markets beating strong

Pulse weekly outlook: Green, yellow pea prices reach parity

Pulse weekly outlook: Yellow pea prices stronger since harvest

Pulse weekly outlook: Markets steady heading into holidays

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