Category: Communications

  • Soybean and Corn Research Receives Equipment Funding Boost

    Carman, MB (June 8, 2015) – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is very pleased with a funding announcement made by Portage-Lisgar MP Candice Bergen on June 6, 2015 at R-Tech Industries in Homewood, Manitoba. A $1.2 million investment … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Summer 2015

    Featuring: Quality of 2014 Canadian Soybeans; Soy Crush Plant Would Benefit Manitoba; Agronomic Research – Set Yourself Some Standards; Economics of White Mould Fungicide; 2015 Approved Funding for Research Summer 2015

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  • Why Farmers Should Attend the Canadian Pulse & Special Crops Convention

    The Canadian Pulse & Special Crops Convention is in Calgary, Alberta on June 21-23, 2015. Find out how you – a pulse farmer – can benefit from attending this world-class event. Click here to view a video invitation from farmers … Continue reading →

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  • Making the After-Frost Replant Call

    Soybeans can handle slightly colder temps than corn, but their exposed growing point means that frost damage can be far deadlier and permanent. That seems to be the case across much of Ontario, as farmers head to the fields to … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG Bean App Now Available in App Store

    Carman, MB (May 27, 2015) – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) Bean App is now available in the App Store for free download to Apple device users. The Bean App also features a brand new Seeding Rate Calculator … Continue reading →

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  • Feasibility Study Reveals Manitoba Can Support a Soybean Crushing Facility

    Carman, MB (May 14, 2015) – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is pleased with the outcome of a new feasibility study, funded by the Canada and Manitoba governments and industry partners, which found Manitoba has the right mix … Continue reading →

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  • New Staff Welcomed at MPSG

    Carman, MB (May 4, 2015) – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is pleased to welcome two new staff members to our team this spring. The roles of Summer Agronomy Student and Administrative Assistant will help advance our organization’s … Continue reading →

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  • Seeding rates, inoculants and seed treatments

    Soybean planting time brings with it a number of decisions — what’s the optimal seeding rate? Which inoculants should be used, and should they be doubled up? What about seed treatment? Is a seed treatment with insecticide needed? As part … Continue reading →

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  • Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers Invest $1.4M into Soybean and Pulse Crop Research

    Research investment will assess crop quality aspects and efficient input use Carman, MB (April 23, 2015) – The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) are investing $1.4M towards 25 new soybean, edible bean and field pea research projects in Manitoba … Continue reading →

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  • MPSG job posting: Director of Communications

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

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  • Dry Bean Weed Control – It’s a Management Strategy

    Dry bean weed control, or weed management might be a better word to use, can be a challenging adventure some years. Continue reading →

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  • Price Impacts Soybean Seeding Rates

    Reprinted from Grainnews – March 23rd, 2015 by Julienne Issacs According to a recently completed three-year study into the effects of lower seeding rates on soybean yields, growers must pay attention to both the cost of seed and individual plant … Continue reading →

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  • How to Pick the Best Varieties Based on Yield Potential

    You’re looking at yield data from last year trying to figure out which soybean varieties to grow in 2015 — how do you know when the yield difference between two varieties is meaningful? “That’s a question we get all the … Continue reading →

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  • The Right Time for Soybeans

    Reprinted from Country Guide – March 12, 2015 by Anne Cote If there’s one thing soybeans won’t tolerate, it’s late planting The optimum seeding time for soybeans throughout most of Manitoba is the end of May. It isn’t a date … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Spring 2015

    Featuring: A New Name for MPGA; Plating Pulses: A New Scene for Beans; On-Farm Network Call for Farmers; Faba Bean – Makes a Resurgence on the Prairies Spring 2015

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  • MPSG Job Posting: Administrative Assistant

    Job title: Administrative Assistant Location: Carman, MB Description: The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is seeking an organized individual for a part-time (15-20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant position based in Carman, MB. Responsibilities include data entry and general … Continue reading →

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  • Turkey & Black Bean Quiche

    Ingredients Crust 2 cups (500 mL) cooked whole grain brown rice, cooled 1 egg Cooking spray Filling ½ cup (250 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup (125 mL) chopped sundried tomatoes 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped green onion 2-3 tsp … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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  • Edible Bean Meetings March 11 and 12

    Attention Edible Bean Growers The 2nd Annual Production Meetings are being held next week in Portage (March 11)  and Altona (March 12). These half day meetings will feature presentations direct harvesting pinto and navy beans, supply and demand, disease update, … Continue reading →

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