Pulse crop production down as prices rise - AgMinute for October 29, 2014

Yields for lentils, chickpeas and green peas in Washington and Idaho were down significantly this year but because of production challenges in other areas as well, prices are on the rise. Click here for the full story

Farm bill adds $135 million to pulse research - AgMinute for February 19, 2014

Funding authorized in the farm Bill adds $135 million to efforts to boost research about pulse crops and increase their use in school meal programs. Click here for the full story

More green peas? Yes please! - AgMinute for November 20, 2013

Led by a large increase in green pea production in Idaho and Washington, total pulse crop production in the Pacific Northwest increased significantly in 2013. Contract prices offered by regional processors for green peas reached near-record levels earlier in the season. Click here for the full story