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Your Voice. Your Industry.

2026 Pulse Producer Survey

We know you’re busy, but right now, the future of Northern pulse production is being shaped by policy, research, and market shifts. We need to make sure the organizations funded by your hard work are working for you.

Whether you are battling root rot, struggling with transportation logistics, or wondering where your checkoff dollars actually go, this is your direct seat at the table.

11 questions. Less than five minutes. Give us the straight truth to drive real results for your operation.
1.Where do you farm?
2.In addition to pulse crops, what other crops do you typically grow? (select all that apply)
3.How familiar are you with the roles and responsibilities of the following organizations?
Not at all familiar
2
3
4
Extremely familiar
Northern Pulse Growers Association
Montana Pulse Crop Committee
North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council
4.Which statement best reflects your understanding of how these organizations work together?
5.How well do you feel each organization is performing its core mission for your operation
Not well
2
3
4
Extremely well
Northern Pulse Growers Association
Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MT state checkoff)
North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council (ND state checkoff)
6.In your own words, how would you describe the primary difference between the Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) and your state’s checkoff organization (Montana Pulse Crop Committee or ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council)?
7.Please rate your level of SATISFACTION with the following aspects of pulse industry funded RESEARCH:
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
The relevance of research topics to your operation
The scientific quality and credibility of the research
The tangible outcomes and benefits to the pulse industry
8.Where would you most like to see ADDITIONAL RESEARCH investments? Select up to 3.
9.What would increase the VALUE of NPGA to you as a producer? Select up to 3.
10.Looking at the next 3–5 years, do you feel the pulse industry in the Northern tier is
11.If you were sitting across the table from the NPGA Board today, what is the ONE thing they could do to make your operation more profitable or sustainable in 2027?