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Sun., June 24, 2018, 6 a.m.
India tariffs squeeze out U.S. pulse imports
Pulses such as peas, lentils and chickpeas are a staple of the Indian diet, found in flavorful dishes such as daal and chana masala. “Traditionally, India was our largest overseas …
Sun., June 24, 2018, 6 a.m.
Next big thing in pulse research: peas that grow beneath winter snow
One of the most promising advancements in pulse research is the development of autumn-sown peas, which are planted before the year’s first snowfall and can produce drastically greater yields than …
Sun., June 24, 2018, 5:30 a.m.
Chickpeas, lentils and other ‘pulses’ are having a renaissance moment – and it’s a boon for Northwest farmers
Pulses are a class of legumes that include lentils, chickpeas, dry peas and dry beans. They’re popping up in grocery stores in a variety of familiar products and new inventions, …
Tue., Dec. 16, 2014
Plenty of reasons to toot the horn for beans
Beans, beans, beans – even talking about them makes you smile. And, of course, you know why. Every adolescent seems to have a bean joke or story somewhere in their …
Wed., Jan. 29, 2014
Funding for ‘pulse crops’ program included in Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Federal money for a program aimed at increasing bean, lentil and chickpea consumption has made it into the compromise version of the farm bill now working its way …
Thu., Oct. 25, 2012
Gardening: Time to shop around for pole bean alternative
Did you grow Blue Lake pole beans this summer? Did you end up with stringy, flat beans instead of nice tender, plump ones? You aren’t alone. And no one really …
Sun., May 1, 2011
Beans, corn: Warm-season crops kick off
It’s always exciting to plant warm-season crops because they are the superstars of the garden: tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, beans, corn, melons, winter squash and pumpkins, to name a few. …
Wed., April 14, 2010
Palouse farmer introduces green garbanzo
Wheat is the crop that gives the rolling Palouse its famous crown, but look closely at the hills and you’ll discover other plants contributing to that signature patchwork of green …
Wed., Oct. 8, 2008
Beans
Aah, autumn. The days are getting shorter, there’s a nip in the air, you can’t afford to drive your car, and the economy is going belly-up: It must be time …