Insights and Stories on Lentils

Jul. 4, 2025 at 3:40 pm CDT

Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 17, 2025 at 11:58 am CDT

Lentil prices in Western Canada have seen a sharp decline over the past month, but weather events could provide a bit of a boost.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jun. 5, 2025 at 1:38 pm CDT

Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

May. 8, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

Statistics Canada reported total canola stocks have plummeted over the last year. The federal agency released its grain stocks as of March 31 report on May 8. Also in the StatCan report, all wheat stocks declined moderately and there were other significant changes.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

May. 6, 2025 at 11:53 am CDT

Pulse seeding has already begun in Saskatchewan with the dry south putting in lentils, while other parts of the province make preparations.

By Adam Peleshaty