Adverse Weather Slows Pea Sowing in Canada

15-May-2026 08:26 PM

Saskatoon. In Saskatchewan—Canada's leading agricultural province—unfavorable weather conditions are causing delays in pea sowing, particularly in the northern and eastern regions. If sowing remains unfeasible for an extended period, farmers may opt to plant alternative crops instead of peas, which could lead to a reduction in the total acreage dedicated to this crop.

Currently, prices for yellow peas in Canada remain relatively firm, as importers from China and India are demonstrating strong interest in purchasing them. In key producing markets, the price of yellow peas has held steady at around $8 per bushel, and no significant decline is anticipated in the near future.

Nevertheless, Canadian farmers still hold substantial stocks of peas, and efforts are underway to sell off a significant portion of these reserves to reduce inventory levels. Pea sowing has, in fact, already commenced. The contract price for the upcoming new crop is also hovering close to the $8 per bushel mark.

As for green peas, current market prices are reported to be around $9.50 per bushel, while forward contract prices for the next new crop range between $9.00 and $9.50 per bushel. Prices for Maple peas remain stable within the range of $10.50 to $12.00 per bushel. Trading activity remains relatively subdued.

By the end of the current month, the outlook regarding the total acreage dedicated to pea sowing in Canada is expected to become much clearer. Pea sowing is also currently underway in the United States.