News and analysis related to the pulse crop sector relevant to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
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2020 Montana Crop Acreage Trends
2020 has already been a pretty bizarre year, for a number of reasons. With crop…
(Podcast) Episode 032: What’s Impacting the 2020 Pulse Markets?
Anton was recently a guest on the Northern Pulse Growers’ podcast series, discussing the…
Montana and the 2018 farm bill
Well, it’s farm bill time again. While legislation was passed late last year, many of…
To Pea or Not to Pea? That Is the 2019 Planting Question
If Hamlet had been a farmer in 2019, perhaps he would also struggle with making…
Pulse Crop Prices Dropped by 30-50%. Are Pulses Being Replaced by Wheat in Montana ?
The 2018/19 marketing year has been a rough one for U.S. pulse crop producers. Relative…
Trends in Organic Agriculture
I love ag trade shows in a big way. Lately I’ve been following the happenings…
How the JD.com Deal Could Boost the U.S. Pulse and Barley Sectors
Key insights: The recent deal between Chinese-based online retailer JD.com and the Montana Stockgrowers Association…
Early-2018 Pulse Market Update
Key insights: After India imposed significant tariffs on pea, lentil, and chickpea imports in late-2017,…
Comparing Production Costs
This year, low grain prices combined with severe drought in much of Montana to make…
Crop Insurance Selections in Montana
Stepping into an insurance agent’s office can be a duanting task when considering the number…