Category: Communications

  • Fiesta Pie

    Ingredients 2 lbs. Ground beef chuck Black beans (3 cans, 15 oz. each, rinsed and drained, or 4-1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged, rinsed and drained) 16 oz. Southwest-style corn 2 cans (4-1/2 oz. each) Green chilies, diced 2 packages (1-1/4 oz. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Beany Tetrazzini

    Ingredients  2-1/4 qts. Pasta twists, cooked 1-1/2 lbs. (3 cups) Cooked cubed chicken breast Pinto and/or Light Red Kidney beans (3 cans, 15 oz. each, rinsed and drained, or 4-1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged, rinsed and drained) 1 oz. (1/3 cup) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • MPGA 2014 Field Tour East

    For Immediate Release – August 5, 2014     WHERE: AAFC Research Station – Morden Located on Route 100, south off Highway 3 on the east side of Morden WHEN: Thursday, August 7th, 2014  9:00am – 12:00pm Lunch will be … Continue reading →

  • Cowboy Calico Beans

    Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons cider vinegar s 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • MPGA – Working for You

    July 21, 2014 – Manitoba Pulse Growers Association is pleased to present MPGA- Working for You – a short video showcasing the Association’s priorities in research, market development and advocacy in the agricultural industry and how this benefits Manitoba farmers.

  • Brown Spot, Downy Mildew & Herbicide Injury – Which is it?

    July 15th, 2014-     Soybean growers in Manitoba are — so far — rather lucky. While there are diseases in the province that infect soybeans, like downy mildew, white mold (sclerotinia) and brown spot, overall pressure is relatively low. That … Continue reading →

  • Identification and Management of Chlorosis

    Chlorosis, or yellowing of leaf tissue in plants, can be an indicator of a great number of issues from nutrient deficient soils to poor root systems or saturated soils. Manitoba farmers especially are dealing with excess moisture this year, even … Continue reading →

  • The Insect and Disease Scouting Calendar

    What’s the toughest part of trying out a new crop? Once you get the equipment set up sorted out at seeding and harvest, it’s on to crop diagnostics. Mother Nature tends to give farmers a bit of a break when … Continue reading →

  • Brown Rice & Toasted Bean Salad

    Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) brown rice, rinsed 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn kernels, thawed 3 large plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 6 green onions 1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 tsp (4 mL) dried oregano … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Broccoli and Cheddar White Bean Spread

    Ingredients 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) broccoli florets 1 can (540 mL) cannellini beans or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil 3 tbsp … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Velvety Bean Bread

    Ingredients 2 tsp active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 2 cups drained cooked or canned navy beans, at room temperature 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional) About 2 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Mediterranean Spinach & Bean Salad

    Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans, or 1 can (15 ounces/425 g) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup (76 g) crumbled Feta cheese 1 roasted red pepper, fresh or from a jar, finely chopped 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Tex Mex Bites

    Ingredients 6 -10 inch (25 cm) whole wheat or regular flour tortilla 1-19oz can black, red kidney OR pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup chunky medium salsa 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Tried & True Minestrone Soup

    Ingredients 1 1/2 cups tubetti pasta (or pasta of choice) 2 tbsp olive oil 8 cups reduced sodium chicken or veggie broth 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 tbsp … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Chipotle Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes or yams, baked 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn* 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped For the Vinaigrette: 2 limes, zested and juiced 1 tablespoon oil … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    Ingredients 1 15 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoons of spice mixture (a curry, Morrocan, or Mexican spice mixture work well) Directions Make sure the chickpeas are completely dry after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

  • Stats Can Releases Principle Field Crop Numbers

    June 27, 2014 – Stats Can released its principle field crop numbers for Canadian crops, showing a significant increase in soybean, peas and dry bean acres.  Soybeans acres are up 23.5% from last year to 5.5 million acres across Canada.  … Continue reading →

  • Pulse School Videos

    Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and Real Agriculture, have teamed up to create Pulse School, a series of online videos aimed at educating farmers on growing, marketing, and selling pulse crops.  This series of videos are designed to deliver production information … Continue reading →