In the world of agriculture, diversification isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy that can significantly enhance a farmer’s financial stability and resilience. The concept of diversification, well-known in the financial sector thanks to Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz, applies just as...
Montana’s pulse growers don’t just produce high-quality chickpeas, lentils, and dry peas—they also help shape the national and state policies that make it possible to grow and market them. A portion of every Montana pulse checkoff dollar supports this mission...
Have you ever pulled up a handful of pulse plants, like lentils, chickpeas, or peas, and seen the unassuming little bumps on the roots? Those nodules on the roots of pulse plants play a crucial role in nitrogen fixation, the...
Pulse crop producers in Montana have long been dedicated to advancing the pulse industry. Through the strategic use of the Checkoff Dollars Program, producers are funding initiatives across four crucial pillars: domestic marketing, international marketing, information & government policy, and...
Montana’s pulse crop industry, encompassing dry peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans, spans nearly 1.5 million acres, positioning the state as a national leader in pulse production. The USDA Pulse Quality Network (PQN) is spearheading research to integrate these nutrient-rich...
Montana’s pulse industry is getting a boost from a new disease and pest scouting program that aims to keep growers ahead of the curve. With support from the Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC), Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center...
A comprehensive new report titled La Industria de Alimentos para Mascotas / The Pet Food Industry / MÉXICO 2025, created by AMEXFAL (Asociación Mexicana de Especialistas en Nutrición Animal), offers a detailed look into the economic, production, and consumer trends...
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...