Insights and Stories on Pulses

May. 5, 2016 at 4:40 pm CDT

Peter Frohlich calls them “unique” flavours. “Yes, the beany flavours. I personally enjoy those flavours, but a lot of food companies would prefer to have all the nutrition of pulses minus the flavour attributes,” said the project manager for pulses and specials crops at the Canadian International Grains Institute, better […]

By Shannon VanRaes

Apr. 28, 2016 at 6:37 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Lower pricing and a softer supply/demand ratio has fababeans trailing some of their more high-profile pulse cousins when it comes to grower intentions across the Canadian Prairies this year. “The marketplace is really being driven by lentils and peas. The indication for many growers is to put […]

By Dave Sims

Apr. 25, 2016 at 10:08 am CDT

Good agronomy, such as higher seeding rates and the 4Rs of fertilizer application, establishes a competitive plant stand to help push back weeds.

By Lisa Guenther

Apr. 18, 2016 at 9:36 am CDT

Farmers interested in testing new products and practices can create powerful data sets with a little co-ordination, said Nicole Philp, Canola Council of Canada agronomist.

By Lisa Guenther

Mar. 29, 2016 at 9:31 am CDT

By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Organic farmers in Western Canada are turning to conventional seed as eager selling and limited production means few certified organic supplies are available for the growing season ahead, say industry specialists from across the Prairies. “Peas and lentils are getting nearly impossible to find in […]

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