News and analysis related to the pulse crop sector relevant to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
Browsing: Pulses
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…
News this week: CBO on farm bill spending, USDA acreage report
I’ve been putting off thinking about it for awhile, but may others have not. Discussion…
Current State and Challenges of Montana’s Pulse Handling Infrastructure
Pulse crop production—mainly peas and lentils—has expanded rapidly in the past decade in the northern…
The crop acreage guessing game: Looking ahead to #plant17
Prices in agricultural commodity markets are the result of decisions made by many different actors. The…