Episodes
Today we consider the economic opportunities of adding pulse crops into your operations. Dan Folske is an extension agent in Burke County, North Dakota, which is in the northwest part of the state. He’s been there in that position for over 30 years, and a big part of what he does is work with farmers...
Don’t forget to register today for the Northern Pulse Growers Association Annual Convention happening January 19th – 21st. You can get all the information over at www.NorthernPulse.com. In this panel we explore the advantages and challenges associated with the grading of pulse crops. While many producers grow frustrated by more criteria or hoops to jump...
Paul Kanning led our panel on “Making Your Farm Equipment Work for you.” Paul is the MPCC Vice Chair as well as a producer from Flaxville, Montana. He was joined by Lowell Harris, a service manager at Torgerson’s LLC, Phil Moodie, a store manager for Front Line Ag, James Neumon, a service manager from Hoven...
Dr. Mike Ostlie hosts a panel discussing the potential and process for intercropping with pulse crops. Dr. Ostlie is a research agronomist at NDSU Carrington REC. He leads us through a discussion with Justin Jacobs a Research Specialist at NDSU Williston REC, Dr. Chengci Chen a Cropping Systems Agronomist and Superintendent of the Montana State...
**Register for the Northern Pulse Growers Association Annual Convention happening virtually January 19-21: https://www.northernpulse.com/events/conventions/ Today’s episode was recorded live at the NPGA Montana Pulse Day Virtual Event in November. USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council CEO Tim McGreevy gave a presentation on domestic and international pulse markets, then opened the floor for some Q&A moderated...
Please help provide feedback for the Growing Pulse Crops Podcast by completing our survey! Click the link here! We look forward to hearing from you! Dr. Joe Ikley is an Extension Weed Specialist at North Dakota State University and joins us to explain why fall weed control is crucial to best crop management. His extension...
Can you tell the difference between a garbanzo bean and a chickpea? Neither can I. The bean is referred to as both so pick your favorite. Phil Hinrichs joins us from Hinrichs Trading Company to share his experiences with growing chickpeas and watching the industry grow. Initially chickpeas were mainly grown for export but in...
Not all crops are created equal. Sometimes, crops have the ability to contribute far more than their yield to an operation. Today we meet with Howard Nelson, a recently retired agronomist at Highline Grain Growers and Mark Sheffels a farmer who lives in Eastern Washington, the territory Howard once covered. During his career, Howard focused...
Today in episode ten, we explore harvest aids with Dr. Drew Lyon from Washington State University. We also get an update on current pulse markets from Kevin Buxa of Halo Commodity Company based in Fargo, ND. If you’re new to pulse crops, they include crops such as field peas, chickpeas and lentils. This show follows...
Pulses require unique rotations, harvesting and inputs. To continue with this theme, they also have unique pest challenges. Today we are joined by Lance Lindbloom the Lead Agronomist for 406 Agronomy and Dr. Sean Prager an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources Plant Science Department. “Our chickpeas are ones...
