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.
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Pulse weekly: Large U.S. pea/lentil crops expected
Manitoba farmers focused on harvesting
Combining in Manitoba advanced 11 points during the week ended Sept. 9, which brought the harvest to 40 per cent complete provincewide, Manitoba Agriculture reported.
Pulse Weekly: Talk arises of India ending duty-free period
With harvest underway across the Canadian Prairies rumblings has been felt from the other side of the world, specifically in regards yellow peas. There have been recent media reports stating the Indian government is under growing domestic pressure to end its duty-free period on yellow pea imports.
Pulse Weekly: Canadian pulse production to rise in 2025-26
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: AAFC raise dry pea, lentil production numbers
Ending stocks higher as well
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its 2025/26 production calls for dry peas and lentils from its July report. AAFC issued its latest monthly report on Aug. 20, and adjusted exports, domestic usage and ending stocks.
Pulse Weekly: Saskatchewan peas, lentils in good condition
Provincial pulse specialist sees good quality, quantity
Saskatchewan pulse crops are faring well as harvesting operations begin in the province.
Soybeans, peas flag under Manitoba drought conditions
Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Varied precipitation as harvest begins
Dry areas begin harvest operations
Some areas of Saskatchewan received more than 100 mm of rain during the week ended Aug. 4, 2025, but others had little to none. Harvest operations began in those dry areas.
Pulse Weekly: Exports down month-to-month
Exports for 2024-25 remain solid
Canadian pulse exports were down in June, but remain solid with one month left in the 2024-25 marketing year, according to Statistics Canada.
Pulse Weekly: AAFC revises data for largest pulse crops
Prairie cash prices stand pat
As pulse crops across the country continue to develop, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada updated its estimates for dry peas and lentils. AAFC issued its July supply and demand report on July 21.
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