AgPulse Analytica is reporting that the red lentil crop is in trouble in two key states of Australia — South Australia and Victoria. | Reuters photo

Aussie red lentil crop in trouble

SASKATOON — Canada’s top competitor in the red lentil export market is experiencing problems. AgPulse Analytica is reporting that the crop is in trouble in two key states of Australia — South Australia and Victoria. Related stories: Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices poised for drop, depends on India Canada takes reins after poor Aussie lentil crop […] Read more

A website, rootrot.ca, has been launched through the Pulse Root Rot Network. Users can access information on agronomy, breeding and pathology to advance research and management practices. | Screencap via rootrot.ca

Website launched to fight pulse root rot

Glacier FarmMedia – Pea and lentil growers looking to gain the upper hand against root rot diseases have a new resource. A website, rootrot.ca, has been launched through the Pulse Root Rot Network. Users can access information on agronomy, breeding and pathology to advance research and management practices. The website is part of the Manitoba […] Read more


Analysts are estimating a national average pea yield of 33 bushels per acre, which is 11 percent below the Olympic five-year average but still well above the 22 bu. seen in 2021.  |  Robin Booker photo

Average pulse yields expected to fall this year

The first Canadian pea and lentil yield estimates are out, and they are not encouraging. Chuck Penner, analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, provided his initial forecast in a July 31 article he wrote for Alberta Pulse Growers’ Pulse Market Insight publication. He based his estimates on crop ratings provided by Alberta Agriculture and Saskatchewan Agriculture […] Read more