By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, May 27 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday, May 27.
– Dry bean planting is speeding along in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to the USDA, North Dakota is about 60% complete which compares to the five-year average of just 22%.
Minnesota is 75% complete compared to the average of 34%. Some areas could use more rainfall though as crop-watchers are getting mildly concerned about emergence.
– The India government is holding firm with its support of research into genetically-modified chickpeas and other crops. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar recently told reporters his office is considering 51 proposals for controlled trails of GM crops like rice, sugarcane, maize, brinjal, potato, mustard and chickpeas.
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– Chickpeas sourced from fields in Washington State have found a new buyer. Biena Snacks is dry-roasting the pulses and selling them as an alternative to potato chips. So far sea salt and honey roasted flavours have been put onto the market. Owner Poorvi Patodia told The Washington Post the snacks have twice the protein but half the fat of the average potato chip.
– Great northern beans are attracting prices of 35 cents (Canadian) per pound at elevators across Western Canada. The same beans are going for 31 to 36 cents (Canadian) per pound at elevators in Colorado, according to the Prairie Ag Hotwire.
