Lentil Area Soars in USA
WASHINGTON - Mar 31/16 - SNS -- Farmers in the United States intend to increase lentil area 72% to a record 850,000 acres, according to the USDA.
Prospective plantings are up in all program States which includes Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Washington. Montana's anticipated area is up 113% from 2015, while North Dakota growers expect to plant 45% more acres than a year ago.
If realized, planted acreage will be record high in Montana and the United States. Strong prices and demand have been reported.
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