Pulse Quality Survey

We need your assistance!

We are currently collecting samples for the 2021 Pulse Quality Survey. While this year has been full of challenges, the data from this survey will provide important information for current and potential customers around the world. This survey also provides information to research programs across the U.S. to assist in the development of varieties and address agronomic challenges producers may face.

Beginning in 2007, the Northern Pulse Growers Association collaborated with Northern Crops Institute in Fargo to establish the first pulse quality survey in the U.S. Since that time, the NPGA began collaborating with the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council and expanded the survey to include growing regions across the United States.

We are requesting 2 lb. samples of peas, lentil, and chickpeas from the 2021 crop year. We will reimburse for any postage costs incurred in sending the samples to us. If you are interested in assisting with this important project, please contact the NPGA office at 701.222.0128 so that we can send labels and bags for the samples.

U.S. grown pulses play an important role in the global food supply and we hope to continue to provide potential customers with this important information!

Just to sweeten the deal a bit, with every pulse sample that you submit (must be a different type or variety for each sample) you will get a chance to win some cool DeWalt merchandise!

About the Pulse Quality Report
The pulse quality survey is a report that provides proximate quality parameters (moisture, protein, total starch, soaking ability, starch properties, color, and canning quality) and data on total micronutrients (iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, beta-carotene) and phytic acid concentrations in dry peas, lentils, and chickpea that are commercially grown in the USA.

USA grown pulses are an important component of the world's food supply and contribute to better human nutrition and health. Because both the supply and demand of pulses are forecast to grow, quality information is vital to continued efforts by the US pulse industry to produce higher quality products. The US pulse quality survey provides data to aid growers in the production of high quality pulses, to aid processors and suppliers in assuring pulse quality, and to inform local and international consumers

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