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Pushing pulses as an environmental solution can be risky

Lentil prices in Western Canada have seen a sharp decline over the past month, but weather events could provide a bit of a boost.

Lentil prices on the Canadian Prairies eased back during the week ended July 28, said Levon Sargsyan, broker with Johnston’s Grain. Sargsyan noted that’s due to the recent rains that brought relief to some of the dry areas of the region.

More scattered showers across Manitoba helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 13, 2025.

An Agriculture Canada entomologist is experimenting with trap crops and marigolds at an Ag in Motion demonstration cropplot

Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.

Dry beans and field peas are in good shape so far in 2025, said Daryl Domitruk, executive director for Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.

Crop conditions improved in Alberta during the week ended June 24, but they are still behind historical averages.

Seeding progress in Manitoba is running ahead of average, with 32 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 13, reported Manitoba Agriculture in its weekly crop report.

Pea and other pulse plantings in southeast Saskatchewan are progressing at a rapid pace thanks to timely rains in the region.