Reading Time: 2 minutes Provincial agricultural departments are reporting pulse yields higher than Statistics Canada’s September estimates.
Pulse Weekly: Yields coming into focus
New Pulse Variety Hub launched in Saskatchewan
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Pulse Variety Hub is a new digital platform from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers to help producers select the best varieties for their specific growing conditions.
Pulse weekly: Large U.S. pea/lentil crops expected
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lentil production in the United States hit its largest level in nearly a decade, while the dry edible pea crop reached levels not seen in over five years, said updated production estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Pulse Weekly: Canadian pulse production to rise in 2025-26
Reading Time: < 1 minute Statistics Canada projected greater production for dry peas, lentils and chickpeas, as well as declines in dry beans, in its satellite/model-based crop estimates released on Aug. 28, 2025.
Pulse Weekly: Exports down month-to-month
Exports for 2024-25 remain solid
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian pulse exports were down in June, but remain solid with one month left in the 2024-25 marketing year, according to Statistics Canada.
U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years
USA Pulses new name for organization
Reading Time: 2 minutes The pulse industry in the United States has plans to double production and consumption of pulse crops by 2030, USA Pulses announced at their annual conference held in Spokane, Washington, July 7-10.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April
China the largest destination despite tariffs
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.
Pulse weekly: Lentil/pea bids soften in Western Canada
Tariff uncertainty in background
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lentil and pea bids in Western Canada have softened over the past month, as all agricultural markets react to ongoing global trade uncertainty.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pulse exports slow down in December
Market waiting to see if India extends duty free yellow pea policy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian pea and lentil exports slowed down in December compared to the previous month, although year-to-date movement remains solid as India remains in the market for the time being.
Pulse weekly: Slight Canadian acreage shifts expected in 2025
More peas and lentils, less chickpeas and beans
Reading Time: 2 minutes Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.
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