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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.

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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.



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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.




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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.