Grading plays a critical role in determining the price you receive for your pulse crops. Whether you’re dealing with lentils impacted by grasshopper parts or just want to verify quality, it helps to know how to request a USDA lentil
Montana pulse growers know that grasshoppers are more than just a nuisance—they’re a grading nightmare when it comes to lentils. In recent seasons, insect pressure has impacted the quality classification of lentils, even when the product is otherwise sound. Here’s
Montana’s pulse crop industry is stepping into 2025 with major momentum. Thanks to the strategic use of Montana pulse checkoff dollars, a $4.6 million grant was awarded in December 2024 via the USDA’s $600 million Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP)
As we head into the 2026 growing season, pulse crop producers in Montana face a familiar foe: grasshoppers. These pests can wreak havoc on your lentils, chickpeas, and dry peas, potentially eating their body weight in vegetation daily—think 30 pounds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that $16 billion in relief is now available to farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Through the new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Are you involved in pulse processing or are a pulse industry innovator with knowledge in extrusion? Here’s an excellent Montana’s pulse crop industry—built on the strength of lentils, chickpeas, and dry peas—is facing a turbulent trade environment in 2025. With
The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) blog is your go-to source for news, research, funding opportunities, and insights tailored to pulse growers in Montana. But let’s face it—keeping up with the latest posts isn’t always easy. Not everyone wants to
As we celebrate the 4th of July and reflect on the founding of our nation, it’s worth remembering that American independence wasn’t only declared on paper—it was seeded and took root in the ground. Many of our country’s Founding Fathers
Montana’s pulse producers received promising news this week with the passage of the U.S. Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a sweeping budget reconciliation package that includes several major provisions in support of agriculture. On Wednesday, USA Pulses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will distribute up to $1.3 billion in a second round of payments under the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, building on the nearly $900 million already paid out
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