The Canadian Crop Yield Forecaster, a modelling tool from Agriculture Canada, indicates that yields could be higher than the five year average for canola and many other crops
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Above average yields for most Prairie crops, says Agriculture Canada model
Agriculture Canada modelling expects above average yields for most crops
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: Most lentil prices lower as focus changes to new crop
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.
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.
Genetic resistance for anthracnose is on the way
No current varieties are anthracnose resistance, but developing one is the highest priority said Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and faba bean breeder
anthracnose resistant lentil varieites are on the way according to Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and chickpea breeder. She also shared some management methods for the anthracnose in lentils.
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.
High risk of anthracnose in lentils across Saskatchewan
There’s an increased risk of fungus following rainfall, high humidity, and warm temperatures over the past week
With rain and stormy weather hitting a lot of Saskatchewan, the risk of anthracnose in lentils skyrocketed over the weekend of June 14 to 16.
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.
India big buyer of pulses this year
India’s pulse imports have exploded in 2024-25. Rahul Chauhan, analyst with IGrain India, is forecasting they may reach 6.71 million tonnes this year, a 52 per cent increase over last year.
Turkey’s lentil crop set for recovery
Recent rain could result in a 10 to 15 per cent larger crop than the 405,000 tonnes the country’s farmers harvested last year
Turkey’s lentil crop appears to have avoided much drought damage so far this year. Almost the entire crop is grown in the southeastern part of the country, where it was dry in October, November and December. Rain finally came in February, helping to reverse the fortunes of the crop.
