Category: News

$7 million funding announced today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the breeding project led by the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) under Growing Forward 2.  The “Canadian Field Crop Genetics Improvement Cluster”, a five-year, $10.3 million initiative, will … Continue reading →

Join host Ace Burpee for a new season of Great Tastes of Manitoba, Saturday’s at 6:30 pm on CTV, starting September 7th. Details are in the news release: GTOM 24th Season

Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal support for the purchase of a research row crop seeder and row crop combine.  Details in the attached: NR_Manitoba Pulse Growers Association_EN

MPGA is extending an invitation to you to attend an exciting funding announcement on Friday, August 16th at 10:30 am at the University of Manitoba, Ian N Morrison Research Farm.  Please see details in the attached invitation: Funding Announcement Invitation_MPGA_2013 … Continue reading →

MPGA’s annual Pulse Tour is taking place on Wednesday, August 7th at the AAFC Research Station in Morden.  Coffee and free registration is at 8:45 am, plots tours and marketing updates run from 9:00 am – 12:15 pm, and then … Continue reading →

Organizers of the CropConnect Conference are pleased to present our logo and announce Mr. Dennis Hull as the Banquet Speaker.  Details are in the release: NEWS RELEASE_CropConnect Conference 2014 Speaker Announcement_07.31.13  

Pulse Science Cluster Announcement: Canadian pulse industry partners with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to drive innovation through research. 13 July 29 Science Cluster Funding

 Location:  Carman, MB  Description:  The Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. (MPGA) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, organized individual for a twelve (12) month Executive Director term position based in Carman, MB.  For the right candidate, this could become a permanent … Continue reading →

A partnership of five commodity groups has been formed to host the first ever CropConnect Conference in 2014. More information will be shared in the coming months including a website for the event and speaker announcements. The full news release … Continue reading →

Thanks to all those who participated in the 2012/13 survey! The results have provided the MPGA board with a baseline that can be used to measure the effectiveness of the organization and identify area of strengths and weaknesses.  It also … Continue reading →

WHERE: AAFC Research Station – Morden Located on Route 100, south off Highway 3 on the east side of Morden. REGISTRATION: FREE and begins at 8:45 a.m. TOUR: 9:00 a. m. to 12:15 p.m. – lunch will be provided Everyone … Continue reading →

Five smartphone apps designed to make your job easier and more profitable The world of smartphone applications (apps) can be overwhelming—the Apple App Store has hit 50 billion downloads, and there are currently more apps available for download than there … Continue reading →

Kristen Podolsky will be scouting soybean and pulse fields, providing MPGA members with in-season agronomic support and production information, and responding to grower inquiries. This new position is a means for MPGA to increase communication with its members and provide … Continue reading →