Lentil Crops??

[oneoff]

The chemical rep guy I talked to at the Farm Progress Show suggested an 8 year pea rotation for those who notice the yellowing disaster in admittedly only certain areas.

With right weather conditions there is no reason that that advice couldn't apply practically anywhere.

[bucket]

Have a contract for what.

Last time lentils were worth something in spring by fall there were down grading everything to buy cheaper.

I had lentils that graded 3 and were worth 8 cents. Two years later they were sold as a 2 for 32 cents.

It will happen again.

Guys had good contracts and were cutting deals at lower prices to get them moved.

[newguy]

Think a 50 cent with act of God is a good contract.

[bucket]

Fantastic price. .....let us know when it moves.

[ado089]

Mine look pretty good. A little dry at seeding and then 3/10-1/2" showers every ten days or so. They've dried out a bit a couple of times but seem to really take off after each rain. Organic frenchies planted at the end of may are just starting to take off but could use a drink in about a week. Sold the first 12 bpa for 80 cents.

[sumdumguy]

26 degrees forecast tomorrow for Regina. If it gets that hot, with all the moisture around, more rain could be on the way. It would be nice to get some serious heat on those lentils without more moisture right now.

The planes are flying and fungicide is being applied big time. Without fungicide I am afraid disease could become a problem for us. Experience has taught us not to cheap out at this stage. We have sprayed 2 or 3 times with fungicide while we watched our neighbours lentil yellow then brown off. There's a mighty fine crop out there.