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U.S. Pea Seeding Underway

WASHINGTON - Apr 14/20 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's field pea crop is underway in parts of the growing region in the United States.

Cold and wet conditions are delaying seeding in Montana. As is the case in Canada, some farmers in North Dakota report wet and cold conditions are also preventing them from finishing last year's harvest.

By contrast, weather conditions in Oregon and Washington state have allowed farmers to make excellent progress with this year's crops. At the same time, crop reporters in Oregon report 11% of this year's intended field pea crop has emerged.

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