PNW pulse crop farmers gather in Moscow

MOSCOW, Idaho – The Western Pulse Growers Association (WPGA) is hosting the 56th Annual WPGA Growers Meeting on Dec. 14.

Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family, including dry peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans.

It's an in-person and virtual event of pulse farmers, trade members, and researchers.

The one-day event takes place at the University Inn Best Western in Moscow and offers exhibits, research posters, and expert presentations. Washington and Idaho pesticide credits are available for people attending in person.

Expert speakers tackle issues relevant to growers, like sustainability, disease and pest management, farm programs, crop insurance, disaster assistance and domestic marketing efforts, stated organizers.

A panel of regional processors is discussing the global outlook for 2022.

The $40 registration includes lunch and a hosted reception.

Zoom webinar is free but participants must register prior to the event to receive the webinar access code. To register for the annual meeting in person or for the webinar, visit https://conta.cc/3lpuTi2 or contact Kim Monk, USADPLC Member Services Director at 208-882-3023, or email at kmonk@usapulses.org.

The Pacific Northwest was the birthplace of pulse crop production in North America and is the largest producer of chickpeas in the United States. The unique climate and soil health of the Palouse makes the region an ideal soil bed for these rotational crops, stated organizers.