Category: News

  • Research reveals predominant races of Phytophthora root rot in Manitoba soybeans

    Carman, MB – November 21, 2016 – The most prevalent races of Phytophthora sojae (P. sojae) found in Manitoba soybean fields are Races 4, 25, 28 and 3, with Race 4 being most predominant, according to a groundbreaking study funded … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Announces Why Pulses? Challenge Winners

      Carman, MB – October 25, 2016 – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers is excited to announce the winners of its Why Pulses? Challenge, an initiative launched to celebrate and promote pulses during 2016, the UN-declared International Year of Pulses. … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG and The Sentruhl Project announce Prairie Pulse: A Sunday Dinner

    Carman, MB – August 25, 2016 – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) and The Sentruhl Project are excited to announce a partnership promoting Manitoba pulses, Manitoba agriculture, and the joys of getting together with good people to eat food … Continue reading →

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  • New Pulse and Soybean Research Position Brings Industry Professional to the Classroom

    A unique collaboration between the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) and the University of Manitoba has created an applied research position that will also help close the gap between the real world and classroom theory. “MPSG identified a need and … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Announces Morden Pulse Tour

    Carman, MB – August 11, 2016 – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is once again hosting its popular Pulse Research Tour at the Morden AAFC Research Station on August 23, 2016. Farmers and agronomists interested in learning about pulse and … Continue reading →

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  • European Union Approves Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ Soybeans

    Carman, MB – July 25, 2016 – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers would like to inform its farmers that the European Union (EU) has granted approval of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ soybeans, according to a press release issued by Monsanto … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG announces SMART Day, encourages farmers and agronomists to attend

    Carman, MB – July 11, 2016  – It’s an exciting time of year for Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG). One of the association’s flagship events Soybean Management and Research Transfer (SMART) Day is around the corner. It’s taking place … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean Stop: Coffee, Tours, Agronomy

    Join Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers on Thursday, June 30 at one or all of their On-Farm Network site stops for coffee, a field tour, and agronomic information related to iron chlorosis, inoculant, and seed treatment. See poster below for … Continue reading →

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  • Agriculture Minister to take Pulse Pledge, make statement citing health benefits of edible beans, peas, lentils

    Carman, MB  – June 14, 2016 – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers is pleased to announce that the Honourable Ralph Eichler, Minister of Agriculture, will be making a ministerial statement to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba on Thursday, June 16, … Continue reading →

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  • SMART Day 2016

    Thank you to everyone who attended SMART Day! We had around 100 attendees and 13 presenters. Even though the weather was hot, much was learned!   Look for the event recap in the upcoming edition of Pulse Beat or read here!

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  • Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers strengthens program delivery, hires three summer students

    Carman, MB – Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) is strengthening its commitment to deliver value to pulse and soybean farmers across the province. The association has hired three summer students focused exclusively on conducting independent research, implementing the association’s … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Welcomes Manitoba’s New Agriculture Minister

    Carman, MB – May 3, 2016 – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) wants to extend a friendly Manitoba welcome and a hearty congratulations to the province’s recently appointed agriculture minister, Ralph Eichler. Premier Brian Pallister announced his 12-person … Continue reading →

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  • Starting Clean More Critical Than Ever

    Fifteen years ago, University of Guelph’s Dr. Clarence Swanton helped revolutionize weed control with his pioneering research on the critical weed-free period for soybeans and corn. Essentially, Swanton helped usher in the thinking that weeds that emerge with or shortly … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Hires On-Farm Technician, Communications Director

    Carman, MB – April 12, 2016 – Agriculture researcher Greg Bartley and communications professional Toban Dyck are joining the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) team, the association is pleased to announce. The additions represent an exciting time for MPSG, … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG’s Board of Directors elects new Chair, Vice-Chair

    Carman, MB – April 6, 2016 – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers Association is pleased to announce the election of Jason Voth as Chair of its Board of Directors, and Frank Prince as Vice-Chair. Voth, an edible bean, soybean … Continue reading →

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  • New Soybean Variety Awaiting EU Approval

    Carman, MB – As of April 5, 2016 Monsanto’s Round Up Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have yet to receive regulatory approval from the European Union, one of the most valuable markets for Canadian soybeans, with an export value of more … Continue reading →

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  • Kid Bean Debuts to Enthusiastic Crowds!

    Carman, MB – A six-foot tall kidney bean wearing sneakers and a baseball cap is now touring Manitoba with the message that pulses are good for people and good for the planet. Kid Bean, the new mascot for Manitoba Pulse … Continue reading →

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  • Kid Bean and the Bean Team

    Say hello to Kid Bean! Six feet tall and forever young-at-heart, Kid Bean is traveling Manitoba, meeting people of all ages and helping them learn more about pulse crops. Kid Bean is ready to attend your school or public event. … Continue reading →

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