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The openings on the roots of soybean plants infected by SCN may cause the plant to be more susceptible to the development of root rot and seedling diseases.

Crop disease experts take stock of 2020

Your provincial roundup of pulse and soybean diseases, what to watch for this year and emerging threats

By Melanie Epp April 22, 2021

From east to west, pulse and soybean growers face disease challenges, and last year was no different. For example, producers from all three provinces struggled with aphanomyces root rot in peas and lentils, Manitoba’s soybean farmers were warned of increased cases of soybean cyst nematode (plants are more susceptible to root rot and seedling disease […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Slight adjustments in AAFC’s April supply/demand report

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News April 21, 2021

MarketsFarm — Updated supply and demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Tuesday, included only minor adjustments to balance sheets for most major crops. Statistics Canada releases its first survey-based acreage estimates for the upcoming growing season on Tuesday next week (April 27), which should lead to adjustments in subsequent supply/demand projections. Canola ending […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Turkey’s record-level lentil imports expected to decrease

Country's domestic acreage expected up in 2021

By GFM Network News March 3, 2021

MarketsFarm — Canadian lentil exports to Turkey reached unprecedented numbers in 2020. According to Statistics Canada data, Turkey imported 534,160 tonnes worth $355 million during the calendar year, making it the second-largest buyer of Canadian lentils behind India. Last year’s total nearly equalled the amount of lentils Canada exported to Turkey over the previous three […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

Ardent Mills to take up Hinrichs Trading Co.

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News February 27, 2021

Major North American flour miller Ardent Mills is expanding its reach into pulse-based ingredients with a deal to buy U.S. chickpea processor Hinrichs Trading Co. The two companies said they “expect the deal will help customers bring innovative products to market to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based and specialty ingredients.” Terms of the deal […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Push on to prevent strike at Port of Montreal

A work stoppage that could start March 20 would disrupt containerized grain exports

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News February 26, 2021

Ottawa needs to act now to prevent a strike March 20 that would stop containerized grain from being exported from the Port of Montreal, says Jeff English, vice-president of marketing and communications at Pulse Canada. “This is something we can see off in the distance, but we are going to be there before you know […] Read more

Crops

Seven tips for successful pulse and soybean crop disease management

By Madeleine Baerg February 17, 2021

Whether you’ve been farming five years or 50, specialists from across the Prairie provinces offer up their best tips for you to manage disease in your pulse and soybean crops.

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)

Crops, Pulses

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

Crops, Markets, Pulses

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

Chickpeas. (CalypsoArt/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

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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Tag Archives pulses

Crop disease experts take stock of 2020

Slight adjustments in AAFC’s April supply/demand report

Pulse weekly outlook: Turkey’s record-level lentil imports expected to decrease

Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

Push on to prevent strike at Port of Montreal

Seven tips for successful pulse and soybean crop disease management

Pulse weekly outlook: World Pulses Day celebrated

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

Pulse weekly outlook: Adversity bolsters chickpea bids

New pulse crop options for growers in 2021

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