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Continued Strength in Lentils

PANAMA - Jul 23/17 - SNS -- Green lentil markets strengthened against in response to continued hot and dry conditions across much of the North American production zone.

Lentils are a drought hardy legume, but excess heat during flowering and initial growth stages can have a negative impact on yield potential.

On the other hand, if conditions remain dry during harvest, processors in both Canada and the United States are optimistic this year's quality will be average or better.

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