Category: News

  • WHY PULSES? CHALLENGE

    To celebrate and promote pulses during the 2016 International Year of Pulses, Manitoba Pulse & Soybeans Growers (MPSG) has launched the Why Pulses? Challenge for schools and community groups. In 2016, MPSG will award $50,000 to deserving ideas that increase … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Crop Prices Jump

    The low loonie, bad weather in India and the International Year of Pulses are contributing to record-breaking prices for pulse crops in 2016. Read the CBC News story.

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  • MPSG Launches ‘Pulse Pledge’ Campaign

    Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) has launched a province-wide, year-long campaign to deliver the message that pulses are good for people and good for the planet. In 2016, Manitobans of all ages will be encouraged to … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG and ‘Year of Pulses’ Profiled in MB Co-operator

    Read about the ‘2016 International Year of Pulses’ in this Manitoba Co-operator article. Continue reading →

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  • Growers Hire New Communications Director

    Carman, MB – A communications professional with 35 years experience in media, public relations and advertising is joining the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) to develop and manage outreach initiatives during International Year of Pulses 2016. Glen Kirby spent … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Job Posting: Agronomy Engagement Intern (Summer Position)

    Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is the non-profit commodity organization representing over 3,800 farmers in Manitoba who grow soybeans, edible beans, peas and faba beans. Research and production are key focus areas that have expanded significantly in the past … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Job Posting: Agronomy Research Intern (Summer Position)

    Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is the non-profit commodity organization representing over 3,800 farmers in Manitoba who grow soybeans, edible beans, peas and faba beans. Research and production are key focus areas that have expanded significantly in the past … Continue reading →

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  • Manitoba Celebrates Global Launch of ‘Year of Pulses’

    Carman, MB  –The United Nations (UN) is officially launching the International Year of Pulses 2016 today in Rome, Italy; a coordinated effort among nations, growers groups, scientists and health experts to encourage people to eat pulses. “We are excited to … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: Adding Moisture

    Researchers say “reconditioning” is one way to increase the value of your soybeans in storage if they were too dry at harvest. Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: The Rotational Approach to P Needs in Soybeans

    Knowing full-well that the crop can experience seed burn if placed too close to phosphorous (P), many soybean farmers will apply no or very low rates of phosphate with their soybeans. And, as we learned in the last Soybean School West, that choice may … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean’s Relationship Status with Phosphorus: It’s Complicated

    Soybeans are serious consumers of phosphorus, so it seems logical that supplying P fertilizer would be important for maximizing soybean yields, right? That’s wrong, at least in the short-term, according to research results in southern Manitoba. Researchers from the University of … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Participating in Open Farm Day

    Carman, MB (September 16, 2015) – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is participating in Open Farm Day in Manitoba for the very first time. Sunday, September 20, 2015 will be the 6th annual Open Farm Day in our province. … Continue reading →

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  • New Staff and Internal Staff Changes at MPSG

    Carman, MB (September 8, 2015) – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is pleased to welcome Laryssa Grenkow to the staff compliment as the new Research Technician. She will be helping the Production Specialist implement MPSG’s new research strategy by … Continue reading →

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  • New Vision and Direction for Great Tastes of Manitoba

    Manitoba’s top rated cooking series is getting a refresh. Winnipeg, MB (August 27, 2015) – Great Tastes of Manitoba, the province’s longest running locally-made TV show, will air the first episode of its 26th season on September 5th. The season … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Job Posting: Director of Communications, term

    Job title: Director of Communications Location: Carman, MB Description: Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, creative individual for a 12-14 month Director of Communications term position based primarily in Carman, MB. We’re seeking an engaged … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: Testing the Belief that Black Soil is Best for Planting Soybeans

    Preliminary research conducted in southern Manitoba is casting some doubt on the common belief that dark, tilled soil is best for planting soybeans in northern growing regions. Greg Bartley, a graduate student working together with Dr. Yvonne Lawley at the … Continue reading →

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  • SMART Day Registration Closes Tomorrow

    Only 40 registration spots left for SMART Day on July 22nd Carman, MB (July 16, 2015) – Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is pleased with the interest in SMART Day, taking place on Wednesday, July 22nd in Carman, MB. … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Consumer Marketing Campaign Receives $3.5 Million From Government of Canada

    Pulse Canada’s consumer marketing campaign will teach consumers about the health, nutrition and environmental benefits of eating more peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is committing $3.5 million to support the campaign. Click here to view … Continue reading →

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