Insights and Stories on Edible Beans

Apr. 8, 2025 at 1:19 pm CDT

At this time of year the pulse market is generally quiet, said broker Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie XI. However, he wasn’t entirely sure as to why most pulse prices were currently unchanged across Western Canada.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Apr. 1, 2025 at 11:10 am CDT

Pulse Canada says it wants trade policy to be at the forefront of the federal election. The organization that represents pulse growers, traders and processors noted that more than 85 per cent of the pulses produced in Canada are destined for export.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Mar. 18, 2025 at 2:26 pm CDT

With six weeks left until the start of seeding, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers executive director Daryl Domitruk said there are no "red flags" to be seen in current conditions.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jan. 21, 2025 at 1:27 pm CST

Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 14, 2025 at 1:42 pm CST

Edible bean prices in Manitoba are on the rise despite the threat of tariffs on Canadian imports from United States president-elect Donald Trump as soon as he takes office later this month.

By Adam Peleshaty