Source: Terry Fries – Commodity News Service, Producer.com, October 30, 2018 Global lentil production is expected to rise, but demand is also increasing. Lentil growers hoping to see a light at the end of the current tunnel of low prices and restricted markets will likely be disappointed for some time. However, farmers with peas might… Continue reading Some optimism for peas, lentils not invited for the ride
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Lentils, India’s tariff, key items as Saskatoon crop production show kicks off
Source: The Canadian Press, January 8, 2018 350 exhibitors on deck at Western Canadian Crop Production Show this week About 20,000 people are expected to attend the 35th annual edition of the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon this week as farmers look for ways to get around the massive hit from India’s tariff on… Continue reading Lentils, India’s tariff, key items as Saskatoon crop production show kicks off
Water key to effective harvest
By Michael Raine, The Western Producer July 28, 2016 Big lentil crops need a tall nightcap before heading off to bed for the season LANGHAM, Sask. — Prime prairie growing conditions in most regions this year have sparked abundant growth in most crops, and lentils are no exception. But even for experienced growers, the height… Continue reading Water key to effective harvest
Lentil Dal with Hearty Greens
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils, rinsed 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided 1 small onion, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2-inch piece of ginger, grated 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 cups loosely packed shredded greens, like beet greens, spinach, or swiss chard Salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1 clove garlic,… Continue reading Lentil Dal with Hearty Greens