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Protein-maxxing has US farmers betting on peas and lentils

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April 25, 2026

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The farm economy has been pummeled by low crop prices caused by a grain oversupply, President Trump's tariffs and skyrocketing prices ‌of fertilizer and diesel. But pulses — which include peas, lentils and chickpeas — have been a bright spot due to the social media-fueled protein craze beyond traditional sources like meat, poultry and fish. Agriculture reporter Heather Schlitz explains.

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Protein-maxxing has US farmers betting on peas and lentils · Reuters · Sentinel