Insights and Stories on Peas

Mar. 10, 2025 at 3:10 pm CDT

Canadian yellow peas were hit with bad news on March 7, but the pulse received good news on March 10. In the bad news, China announced that Friday it's prepared to impose 100 per cent tariffs on its pea imports from Canada effective March 20, as well as imports of canola oil and canola meal. Plus there are to be 25 per cent levies on imports of Canadian pork and aquatic products.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Mar. 10, 2025 at 9:51 am CDT

A new trade war front opened over the weekend as China announced stiff tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal, peas, pork and other commodities late Friday. Canadian industry groups decried the move and are calling on the federal government to intervene.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 4, 2025 at 3:08 pm CST

As the deadline for the government of India to further extend its tariff-free period for pea imports expired on Feb. 28, there has yet to be any statement regarding levies on the country's future pea imports.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Feb. 25, 2025 at 3:58 pm CST

Prices for new crop pulses will largely determine how many acres will be grown this spring, according to Levon Sargsyan of Johnston's Grain in Calgary.

By Adam Peleshaty

Feb. 11, 2025 at 1:56 pm CST

Canadian pea and lentil exports slowed down in December compared to the previous month, although year-to-date movement remains solid as India remains in the market for the time being.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin