Category: News

  • 2012 Soybean Harvest Sample Program

    Every year the Grain Research Lab of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) carries out an annual survey of the quality of the new season’s Soybean crop. The quality results from the valuable program form a vital aspect of marketing Canada’s commodities … Continue reading →

  • Manitoba’s Family Farms in the 21st Century: A Research Survey

    Jeremy Funk, a graduate student at the Asper School of Business, is doing research to better understand the relationship between family farm succession, intergenerational behaviour, and environmentally sustainable farming practices. All submitted information is strictly confidential. The study welcomes your … Continue reading →

  • Action on Rail Freight Service Has Strong Support from Canada’s Pulse and Special Crops Industries

    NEWS RELEASE (Winnipeg) June 1, 2012 – Pulse Canada and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA) strongly support the Government of Canada’s swift action which restored service to customers of CP Rail. “This was the right move” said Gordon Bacon, … Continue reading →

  • 3rd Annual Open Farm Day an Opportunity to Learn More About Farm Life

    Open Farm Day, September 16, 2012 Open Farm Day is a day set aside for farmers and consumers to connect with each other. The event allows participating farmers to showcase their products, services or attractions. Open Farm Day educates Manitobans … Continue reading →

  • Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide – 5th Edition

    Your guide to managing SCN infested fields for increased yield and an increased bottom line is available at the MPGA office. We have received copies of the North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP) guide for our producers. The NCSRP is a partnership … Continue reading →

  • MPGA Executive Director Announcement

    Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA) is pleased to welcome Michael Reimer, who commenced a 14-month term as Acting Executive Director on March 26, 2012. To ensure a smooth transition, Roxanne Lewko will be working closely with Michael until she begins … Continue reading →

  • Canadian Soybean Industry Outgoing Trade Mission to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia a Success

    Canadian soybean farmers and exporters have just completed a very successful trade mission to parts of Asia to promote Canadian soybeans thanks in large part to the investment made by our federal government to support the development of new international … Continue reading →

  • NUTRIENT APPLICATION PERMITTED THREE WEEKS EARLY

        Changes Will Accommodate Early Soil Thaw Across Southern Manitoba Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises, effective immediately, it is lifting the restriction for the application of nutrients to crop land and golf courses across southern Manitoba for this … Continue reading →

  • 2012 Western Canada Soybean Variety Trials

    The 2012 WESTERN CANADA SOYBEAN RECOMMENDATION TRIALS will provide regional performance data of registered varieties. The data will be made available to all provinces in Western Canada for possible inclusion in the provincial seed guides and the 2012 Pulse Variety … Continue reading →

  • 2012 Manitoba Soybean Variety Trials

    The 2012 MANITOBA RECOMMENDATION TRIALS will again serve two purposes: To provide regional performance data of registered varieties and previously supported lines for submission in SEED MANITOBA 2013 and the 2012 Pulse Variety Evaluation insert. It is recommended to only … Continue reading →

  • 2012 Manitoba Dry Bean Regional Variety Screening Trials

    This is MPGA’s call for entries into the 2012 Manitoba Dry Bean Regional (variety screening) trials. If you would like to enter any lines into these trials, please contact Roxanne via email or (204) 745-6488. Only registered varieties are allowed in these regional … Continue reading →

  • Grain Growers of Canada Virtual Growing Project

    A new way for Canadian farmers to help end global hunger Do you want to support Canadian Foodgrains Bank, but don’t live near a Foodgrains Bank growing project? No problem! Through the new Grain Growers of Canada Virtual Growing Project, … Continue reading →

  • Your voice in the grain grading system

    Did you know that as a grain producer, you can help shape Canada’s grain grading system? While the Canadian Grain Commission is mandated by the Canada Grain Act to set grain standards and specifications, we rely on input from all … Continue reading →

  • Introducing Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week!

    Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba will celebrate the first-ever Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week with students as they learn about agriculture, connect with growers and other industry “celebrities”, and understand the role agriculture plays in their daily lives! AITC-M invites you, it’s … Continue reading →

  • Mission ImPULSEible – National Food Product Development Competition

    (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Feb 23rd for MB) – The Mission:ImPULSEible food development competition started in 2009 as a way to get university and college students interested in using pulses as an ingredient in the development of new food products. Successful … Continue reading →

  • Great Tastes of Manitoba – Packin’ Pulses for Lunch

    September 14, 2013 / February 15, 2014 CTV @ 6:30 pm   MPGA will be participating in the 24th season of Great Tastes of Manitoba (GTOM).  Roxanne Lewko joins host Ace Burpee for “Packin’ Pulses for Lunch”. Everyone will love … Continue reading →

  • New Research Shows that Peas, Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas Help Fight Heart Disease

    February 1, 2012 (Winnipeg) – As Heart Month begins, new research shows that adding peas, beans, chickpeas and lentils, known collectively as “pulses”, to a regular diet can reduce cholesterol, a risk factor in cardiovascular disease. A 2011 study led … Continue reading →

  • Notice of Resolution to amend MPGA By‐laws

    Notice of correction to letter to members of MPGA Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 8, 2012 for 8:30 am. Letter to Members with DRAFT by-law attachment.