Resources
The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council is your go-to source for information on dry peas, lentils and chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Check out the FAQ list and the wealth of information housed on this website. If you still have questions or concerns, don't hestitate to give us a jingle at (208) 882-3023!
What we know about dry peas, lentils and chickpeas:
- Nutrition and health information
- Cooking preparations
- Foodservice/Food Manufacturing
- Seed varieties
- Production/acreage statistics
- Market information
- Crop insurance
- Production methods
- Much, much more!
If we don't know the answer to one of your questions, we likely know the person who does. We are passionate about this industry, and we will do our very best to provide you the information and resources you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pulse?
As defined by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a pulse is an annual leguminous crop yielding 1-12 seeds of variable size, shape, and color within a pod that are used for food and animal feed. Crops which are mainly grown for oil extraction, like soybeans and peanuts, are not called pulses. Also, vegetable crops like fresh green peas and fresh green beans are not considered pulses, because they are immature peas that have not been dried naturally in the field.
Is a chickpea the same as a garbanzo bean?
Yes! In addition to being known as a garbanzo bean, the chickpea is also called Indian pea, ceci bean and Bengal gram. Hummus, the popular snack dip, is made with chickpeas.
Links
If your information needs range beyond what we provide here at the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, browse the link lists for further resources. The Internet houses a wide variety of pertinent information, and it is all at your fingertips!
Departments of Agriculture
National
State
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Montana Department of Agriculture
- Nebraska Department of Agriculture
- North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Washington Department of Agriculture
Marketing
National Resources/Trade Shows
Resources
- Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
- My Food-a-pedia
- National Lentil Festival
- Northern Crops Institute
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
- Bean Market News
- Farmers Markets and Local Food Marketing
- National Organic Program
- USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Trade Shows
- American Dietetic Association
- Institute of Food Technologists
- International Association of Culinary Professionals
- International Baking Industry Expo
- International Foodservice Editorial Council
- Research Chefs Association
- School Nutrition Association
International Resources/Trade Shows
Resources
Trade Shows
Pulse Organizations
National
Dry Pea, Lentil & Chickpea
- Idaho Pea & Lentil Commission
- Montana Pulse Advisory Committee
- North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council
- Northern Pulse Growers Association
- South Dakota Pulse Growers
- Washington Pulse Crops Commission
- Western Pulse Growers Association
- US Pea & Lentil Trade Association
Dry Bean
- California Bean Shippers Association
- California Dry Bean Board
- Colorado Dry Bean Administrative Committee
- Idaho Bean Commission
- Michigan Bean Commission
- Michigan Bean Shippers Association
- Nebraska Dry Bean Commission
- Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association
- Northarvest Bean Growers Association
- US Dry Bean Council
International
- British Edible Pulse Association
- CICILS/IPTIC
- India Pulse Importers Association
- Pulse Asia
- Pulse Australia
- Pulse Canada
- Alberta Pulse Growers
- Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers
- Ontario White Bean Growers
- Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Research
National
- Grain Legume Genetics & Physiology Research
- Montana State University Ag Research Station
- North Dakota State University Ag Extension Service
- National Sclerotinia Initiative
- Pulse Root Disease
- University of Idaho Agriculture Research Station
- USDA Agriculture Research Service
- Washington State University Agricultural Research Center
International
- ICARDA: International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas
- Association for European Grain Legume Research (AEP)
- British Processors and Growers Research Organization
- Pulse Crop Research Group - University of Saskatchewan
Statistics
National
- ERS (Economic Research Service)
- NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
- Crop Production Annual Summary
- Statistics by State (Crop Progress and Condition)
- USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council Acreage and Production