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Chickpea harvest forecasts see big disparity
Some are estimating an average yield of 24 bushels per acre, while others say second growth has increased production
Chuck Penner is forecasting 345,000 tonnes of chickpeas but a trader thinks the real number is closer to 500,000 tonnes.
Pulse weekly: Large U.S. pea/lentil crops expected
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
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.
Tried and true tips still work to control Ascochyta blight
Agriculture Canada pulse pathology researcher shares best ways to mitigate Ascochyta blight in chickpeas
Michelle Hubbard is an Agriculture Canada researcher in pulse pathology who is studying how a chickpea-flax intercrop might control Ascochyta blight.
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.
Reduce Ascochyta blight with an intercrop
Flax/chickpea blend an ‘eye catcher’
Chickpea flax intercrop has been proving successful in reducing fungal disease, says AAFC at Ag in Motion 2025
U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years
USA Pulses new name for organization
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
Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.
Chickpea supplies tight despite large Australian forecast
All eyes in the desi chickpea market are on Australia, but an analyst warns you shouldn’t trust what you see.
