Pulses: Edible bean crop in Manitoba stays on track
By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, August 14 (CNS) – Manitoba’s dry edible bean harvest should equal last year’s crop according to Dennis Lange, pulse crops specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.
“This year, I would say right now, depending on how things settle out in the next little while, we’ll be at least equal to last year, if not a bit better,” he said.
Lange added that beans are just now entering the critical period when the story of this year’s growing season will be written.
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He said many key bean-growing areas have had good growing conditions through the summer and timely rains have lifted prospects in some areas, but more rain right now would be ideal.
The USDA has purchased 367,000 cans of beans for its child nutrition program.
Laird #1 lentil prices are hanging steady, according to the latest information from the Prairie Ag Hotwire. Bids are listed at 40 to 45 cents per pound.
Pinto beans in Manitoba are going for 33 cents a pound.
Kabuli chickpeas (10mm) are also keeping firm and are now priced at 70 to 71 cents a pound.
Bids for green peas on the Prairies are now listed at C$7.80 to C$8.50 per bushel.
