You might not know who Jeremy Clarkson is. He’s an irascible, sometimes arrogant (yet likable) British car nut who made his living for 22 years as the main man on an automotive television show called Top Gear that was syndicated...
In May, leaders from across the global pulse industry gathered in Singapore for the Global Pulse Confederation’s “Pulses 25” convention—and Montana’s pulse growers were represented through our checkoff-funded partnerships with the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council. Held at the...
If you grow lentils, peas, or chickpeas in Montana, you’ve likely seen the effects of insect pests firsthand. As pulse acreage across the state has doubled in recent years—climbing from just over 600,000 acres to more than 1.2 million—growers have...
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...