Northern Pulse Growers Association leaders recently had an opportunity to take the priorities of Montana pulse producers directly to Governor Greg Gianforte during a September 14 meeting in Helena. NPGA President McKade Mahlen NPGA President McKade Mahlen, Montana Field Representative Tom Allen, and Montana Pulse Crop Committee member Tanner Jorgensen met with the Governor to discuss issues affecting pulse producers across the state — from trade and market access to rising pr

A Legacy of Leadership in the Pulse Industry The Northern Pulse Growers Association joins the agricultural community in remembering Gordon Stoner, a longtime producer, industry leader and advocate whose influence helped shape the pulse industry in Montana and across the United States. Gordon, a fourth-generation farmer from northeastern Montana, was among the early producers willing to take a chance on pulse crops when peas and lentils were still relatively new to the region.

NCI program brings international food innovators to Fargo for hands-on pulse and dry bean training. For pulse growers, growing demand begins with showing customers what their crops can do. That was the focus of a recent four-day program at Northern Crops Institute (NCI) in Fargo, North Dakota, where food industry professionals from around the world gathered to explore new ways to use pulses and dry beans in food products. Held August 31–September 3, the Production Opportuniti

When international buyers come to North Dakota to learn about the crops grown across the Northern Plains, it is important that pulse producers have a seat at the table. Northern Pulse Growers Association recently had that opportunity through a North Dakota Trade Office visit bringing international companies together with North Dakota agriculture. NPGA joined Northarvest Bean Growers Association in representing the region’s pulse and dry bean producers during conversations foc

Collaboration has always been at the core of Northern Pulse Growers Association’s mission. Bringing growers, researchers and industry partners together creates stronger relationships, better conversations and new opportunities for the producers we represent. NPGA recently joined agricultural leaders from the U.S. and Canada for a cross-border leadership discussion in Fargo. The meeting brought together representatives from Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, North Dakota Soybea

The Northern Pulse Growers Association wants to hear directly from Montana and North Dakota pulse producers. The 2026 Northern Pulse Producer Survey is an opportunity for growers to share what matters most to their farms, their businesses, and the future of the pulse industry. As a producer-led organization, NPGA relies on grower input to help guide our priorities and ensure our programs, communications, and industry efforts continue to reflect the needs of the producers we s

For more than 20 years, Northern Pulse Growers has grown alongside the pulse industry in Montana and North Dakota. The crops have changed. Markets have expanded. Research has advanced. The ways we communicate and connect have changed dramatically. Through it all, Northern Pulse Growers has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the producers we represent. This week, we're excited to introduce the next chapter. A new logo. A redesigned website. A refreshed magazine. Updated

Posted: Jan 30 2023 BISMARCK, ND – The Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) invites you to participate in their upcoming 2-week healthy meal & exercise plans to celebrate American Heart Month & World Pulses Day. The NPGA is teaming up with social media influencers Nourish Move Love (NML) & The Real Food Dietitians (RFD) to create a FREE 2–week exercise plan and 2-week meal plan that will run from February 6 - 18. Links to both meal & exercise plans will be provided on th

Posted: Aug 08 2024 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA - Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) is excited to announce the addition of Tom Allen as the new Montana Field Representative. Allen joined the NPGA team in June and hit the ground running with extensive traveling throughout the state to multiple field days at the MSU Research Centers, attending board meetings and collaborating with both the NPGA and the Montana Pulse Crop Committee. Allen will be working closely with Liz E

BISMARK, NORTH DAKOTA - Northern Pulse Growers Association has dedicated research to developing innovative solutions that directly improve the profitability of pulse farmers from improving crop yields to optimizing agricultural practices, and their latest research in root rot and foliar disease is helping create a thriving pulse industry. Researcher Michael Wunsch, a plant pathologist at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center has focused his la

Bismarck, North Dakota – With the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s recent recommendation to recognize pulses as a key plant-based protein source, the Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) is encouraged by the potential for increased interest in pulses across American diets. “It's exciting to think about what this could mean for pulse growers in our region. There’s a sense that more Americans may start choosing pulses, and that could mean increased demand for what

Pacific Northwest Canola & Northern Pulse Growers Team Up For Workshop Registration is Open Now for the Innagural Pulse Crops & Canola Workshop hosted by Pacific Northerwest Canola, and The Northern Pulse Growers Association!

2025 Funded Research Projects Annual Highlights and Future Plans Each year, the NPGA and USA Pulses organize an annual research review. This is the event where all submitted research proposals are thoroughly reviewed by committee members from across the U.S. Proposals are submitted directly to the NPGA or USA Pulses for consideration. NPGA grants are awarded based on priority and available funding and determined by its own research committee. Interested in hearing the most re