A growing trend in agriculture is the emergence of limited-scale, identity-preserved crops. Peterson Farms Seed is targeting that market with high-protein yellow peas. Acres are being sought for contract production. “We have a base contract price of effectively $11.50 because there’s a minimum of 75 cent premium but with good protein, good environmental conditions growers can get up to a $3 premium,” said Carl Peterson, president, Peterson Farms Seed. “The seed is being harvested in Texas now and we’ll get it home in good time so we feel like we’re in pretty good shape, but there’s plenty of opportunity and we’re looking for more growers.” Peterson says there are also agronomic advantages to having yellow peas in the rotation, especially during a drought year.
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