Beans in the Americas 2025/ Mexican stocks peak, US crops drop, and South America challenges the status quo The 2024 bean crop was a step in the right direction for Mexico after a year of terrible drought. But is the hole in their stocks now filled? Will imports drop? We talk to industry experts in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil to get insider knowledge on expectations for supply, demand, and prices of North American black beans and pintos in 2025/2026.
Farmers pull back on peas, moisture fears disappear, and the impact of tariff shocks/ A dive into 2025’s Canadian pulse panorama Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Venture discusses changing acres for peas and lentils, promising conditions for farmers, and what long-term tariffs could mean for trade.
Lagging research, Egypt’s rise, and how export duty cuts could squeeze acres/ Argentina’s pulses at a crossroads 3, final insights While climate has been Argentina’s bean industry’s nemesis in recent years, government changes to export duties may prove just as damaging to pulse acres long-term. In the end, what is the future of Argentine beans?
Russia Pulse Harvest Update/ Pea, lentil and chickpea yields and the impact of weather We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity
2024 North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar recording/ Now available for members only Missed the action at the North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.
Russian kabuli production rises 135% since 2020/ Pulse Atlas Data in focus Russian kabuli production has shot up by 135% since 2020 and looks set to continue its upward trend. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data explores the background to this production rise and the changes we can expect in 2024
European Pea Production Prospects in 2024-25/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update Gaurav Jain compares acreage estimates from the European Commission with AgPulse Analytica market data predicting a larger planted area and subsequent larger pea crop in the region.
Insights from the USDBC Harvest Webinar/ An update from the USA’s bean-growing heartlands We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.
Acreage drops in the Americas?/ “We may be seeing a bit of a consolidation prior to another round of growth” Recent shifts in economy, agronomy, and climate seem to point to a drop in pulse acreage across many key pulse-producing countries. But what does the data tell us?
Creating a common language for pulse ingredients/ Julianne Curran on Pulse Canada’s new Ingredients Consortium Sonia Sharma talks to Julianne Curran about her entry in the sector, the impact of climate change on pulse production and the future of the sector.
Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/ Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security The floods that have devastated Pakistan this year are a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems, particularly in countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Jesse Sam reports.
US Dry Bean 2022 Crop Report/ An in-depth look at acreages, production, yields and export demand Luke Wilkinson reports, giving an in-depth review of the US dry bean harvest, analyzing the data and chatting with industry experts about acreage, production, and the prospective Mexican demand for US beans
Facilitating trade for East Africa’s women farmers/ The co-founder of social enterprise Sauti explains how Sauti East Africa is a social enterprise that combines development research and tech solutions to address the digital information gap facing women in trade, particularly cross-border agricultural trade.
The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/ Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year In this report, Dario Bard speaks to members of the Canadian pulse industry for an overview of the 2022 crop, touching on acreages, production estimates and price as well as the factors currently affecting the region.
The Ukraine war and the pulses industry/ GPC members share insights Shipping woes, fertilizer shortages and reduced supplies: Kira Nash talks to GPC members about the effect the war in Ukraine is having on the pulses industry
/ The dry bean area is up on lower prices for major commodity crops, but the crop was planted late and frost is a major concern.
“China isn’t a market we’ll have this year and lose the next/ they’re opening the door to Argentine peas long-term” Federico Castellini of Southern Seed Production on being Argentina’s largest pea exporter, a big jump in pea acres, and a strong future for Argentinian peas in the Chinese market.
Monsoon hopes, inflation battles, and why India will need a bigger desi buffer/ What to expect from Indian pulses in 2025 We sat down for a chat with Harsha Rai of Mayur Global to talk imports, chickpea prices, and get a big picture view of Indian pulses.
“The favorable pricing of pulses remains significant for our producers”/ And more reasons why Ukrainian pulses are gearing up for growth We caught up with Antonina Skylarenko, president of the Ukrainian Pulse and Soybean Association to get the scoop on the country’s bold moves in 2025 — a fresh soybean-pulse alliance, new trade doors opening with China, and the outlook for pulse acres in the region.
Will kidney beans come back with a bang in 2025?/ A chat with Charles Wachsmuth of Chippewa Valley Bean Dried up global stocks for kidneys, the resurgence of Chinese acres, and the threat posed to pulses by the escalating trade war.
Mexican beans and chickpeas in 2024/ Sahid Hernandez on the impact of drought and a fluctuating peso We talk to Sahid Hernández, Trade Manager for Agroservicios Terminel, about black bean imports, this year’s chickpea acres, and the potential for change in the USA/Mexico trade relationship
Dry bean markets in the USA and beyond/ 10 questions with Pierfrancesco Sportelli The International Trading Manager at Kelley Bean talks to Lara Gilmour about the U.S. harvest, white bean markets and trade with the EU.
US kidney bean production and exports/ 8 insights with Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean We chat with John Berthold of Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean about kidney beans, the US harvest, and the impact of Argentina’s shorter crop.
USA bean production and exports/ “More acres – that’s the name of the game this year” We speak with Dylan Karley, General Manager of North Central Commodities, to chat about the ongoing US dry bean harvest, an improved outlook for Mexico, and the market for black beans and pintos this fall
US dry beans and Mexican imports/ Sam Peck gives an overview of the market in 7 insights Sam spoke to Lara Gilmour in mid-July about bean planting in the USA, Mexican demand and the outlook on trade going into the new season.
Rabi crop and Canadian planting trade survey/ See the results of GPC’s market sentiment poll We anonymously surveyed members of the trade to get the market sentiment on lentil and gram crops in India and pea and lentil acres in Canada.
Looking ahead to India’s rabi crop/ “The next three months are crucial - pulses will see significant volatility” Harsha Rai, owner of Mayur Global, on the pigeon pea harvest, how the General Election could impact the pulse market and how millers in India are overcoming higher prices and short supply.
“It’s all to play for in the coming weeks”/ Will Watchorn on Canada’s crop and feed markets across the globe Global Head of Pulses at Viterra and newly appointed GPC Board member Will Watchorn on the future of processing, the threat of El Niño and what’s on the cards for feed demand in 2023
Dylan Karley on US dry bean acreages/ How will heavy rain in the North Harvest affect crops this year? Luke Wilkinson chats with Dylan about US bean consumption, changes in this year’s pulse acreage, and how state-wide torrential rains have impeded planting.
The changing US demand and pulse growing in the Palouse/ An Interview with Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest Kira Nash spoke to Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest in Washington state, USA, about company philosophy, the changing landscape of the North American market and the opportunities on the horizon in the post-Covid future.
Even after a difficult year, the future is bright for US pulses/ An Interview with Steele & Company’s Candy Willett Kira Nash spoke with Candy Willett from US-based Steele & Company about the US pulse market, export trends and demand, the removal of EU tariffs, and what 2022 has to offer.
Trade Talk with Hunain Khatri/ Trading in Pakistan and the outlook for 2022 Hunain Khatri has more than a decade’s trading experience in Pakistan, spanning everything from chemicals to crops. He is currently MD of SS Indenters’ foreign trading business, where he oversees more than 350,000 metric tonnes in global pulses trading every year. Jesse Sam caught up with him briefly in late December to get his outlook for the first quarter of the new year.
No gray areas/ Samuel Peck’s black-and-white outlook on the pulses industry as it stands Kira Nash had an in-depth conversation with Samuel Peck, who has a long history in the pulses industry and now works at Jack’s Bean International, a network of three processing companies in the United States that specializes in beans and popcorn.
A seat at the table/ Anna Bregier on sustainability, community and her life at Prairie Farms Prairie Farms has been in Rice, Minnesota since Frank Wojtanowicz and Anna Bujarski settled and started farming in 1906.
Facing the challenges/ Agrocorp’s Mostyn Gregg on the 20-21 season and his predictions for next year Currently Head of Pulses at Agrocorp International, Mostyn Gregg has been a key player in the pulses industry for over 12 years.
What the New Year May Bring for the U.S. Dry Bean Industry/ An Interview with Travis Green Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.
Banking on Plant Protein/ An Interview with Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.