Category: Communications

  • Be Careful when Applying Dicamba on Xtend Soybeans

    Non-dicamba tolerant soybeans are highly sensitive to dicamba injury. Here are the four ways they experience damage. Continue reading →

  • Soybeans – Good for Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    We’ve only just begun to discuss agriculture’s role in greenhouse gas reductions. Continue reading →

  • What on earth to do about these compacted fields?

    Soil compaction affects yields, what can you do about it? Continue reading →

  • Weed Management for Long-Term Sustainability of Soybean in Manitoba

    Row spacing, seeding density and variety play an important weed management role. Continue reading →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • Pulse Beat: Spring 2016

    Featuring: Ag Minister Helps Launch International Year of Pulses in Manitoba Call for Farmers to Participate in On-Farm Network Non-GM Soybeans Variety Testing Under Organic Conditions P Management for Soybeans-What Did We Learn? Spring (2016)

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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.

  • 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 →

  • Pulse Beat: Fall/Winter 2015

    Featuring: International Year of Pulses 2016 The Case of the Missing Bean Bids Current Soybean Processors in Manitoba MPSG Leverages Growing Forward 2 for Market Development Are Peas and Faba Beans Making a Comeback? Fall/Winter 2015  

  • 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 →

  • 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 →