Category: Communications

  • Why Phosphorus Management for Soybeans in Unique

    Phosphorus management is and must be a long term proposition. Phosphorus behaves very differently than nitrogen in the soil, as it binds tightly to soil particles and releases slowly over time. This is good and bad — it’s not subject … Continue reading →

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  • MPGA announces Donna Sagin as Director of Communications and Member Relations.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. announces Donna Sagin as Director of Communications and Member Relations.  Donna will coordinate all aspects of communications including PulseBeat, MPGA’s website –manitobapulse.ca, media relations and will assist in planning member events, tours … Continue reading →

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  • MPGA On-Farm Network will focus on expanding on-farm research

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MPGA On-Farm Network will focus on expanding on-farm research In 2014, MPGA’s On-Farm Network will fund research exploring the effects of lower plant population in soybean, the use of liquid vs. liquid + granular inoculant, the effect … Continue reading →

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  • 2014 Western Canada Soybean Trial

    The 2014 WESTERN CANADA SOYBEAN RECOMMENDATION TRIALS will provide regional performance data of registered varieties. The data will be made available to all provinces in Western Canada for possible inclusion in the provincial seed guides and the 2014 Pulse Variety … Continue reading →

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  • 2014 Manitoba Recommendation Trials

    The 2014 MANITOBA RECOMMENDATION TRIALS will again serve two purposes: 1)      To provide regional performance data of registered varieties and previously supported lines for submission in SEED MANITOBA 2015 and the 2014 Pulse Variety Evaluation insert.  It is recommended to … Continue reading →

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  • 2014 Manitoba Dry Bean Regional Trials

    This is the Manitoba Pulse Grower’s (MPGA) call for entries into the 2014 Manitoba Dry Bean Regional (variety screening) trials.  If you would like to enter lines into these trials, please contact me at sandy@manitobapulse.ca   or (204) 745-6488.  Varieties that … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Spring 2014

    Featured in this issue: Three Aussies abroad – Pulse Agronomy Team Study Tour; Organic Soybean Production in Manitoba; Anthracnose – What Edible Bean Growers Need to Remember; Membership survey response – What core activities should MPGA focus on?      … Continue reading →

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  • Lentil Calzones

    Ingredients: 13.8 oz (391g) prepared pizza dough (or enough for 1 large pizza) 1-19 fl oz (1-540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup (125 mL) sundried tomatoes, dry, not in oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) pepperoni slices, halved 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced black olives 2 cup (500 mL) light shredded mozzarella 1 1/2 cup (375 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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  • Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. announces Francois Labelle as Interim Executive Director

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. announces Francois Labelle as Interim Executive Director Francois Labelle will be directing all aspects of MPGA activities and responsibilities under the guidance of the board of directors, including market development, policy, research, … Continue reading →

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  • United Nations Proclaims 2016 the “International Year of Pulses”

    Pulses have captured the attention of the United Nations.  The General Assembly of the UN voted to declare 2016 as the “International Year of Pulses.” Full details of the news release can be read here.

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  • Pulse Beat: Fall/Winter 2013

    Featuring: Phosphorus Management for Soybeans, MPGA’s Soybean On-Farm Trials, Update on Soybean Cyst Nematode, and more. Also included in this issue is an overview on how levy dollars are used and an article on levy and membership benefits.

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  • Gingerbread Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

    Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 tsp table salt 1 cup lentil puree 2 (room temperature) large eggs 2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup (not blackstrap) molasses 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp apple cider vinegar Directions: Place rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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  • Production Specialist Position with Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc Becomes Full-Time

    MPGA is pleased to announce that Kristen Podolsky will continue on as Production Specialist in a full-time capacity. Full details are in the news release: MPGA Press Release – K Podolsky full-time

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  • CropConnect Conference 2014 Registration Now Open

    Registration for the 2014 CropConnect Conference is now open on the CropConnect website.  The conference is scheduled for February 18 & 19, 2014 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Full details are in the news … Continue reading →

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  • Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. Announces Larry Taylor as Executive Director

    MPGA is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Taylor as Executive Director effective immediately. Full details are in the news release:  MPGA Press Release – Executive Director Announcement

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  • Call for Research Proposals for 2014

    Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA) welcomes the submission of pulse research proposals. If you are seeking funding for projects in 2014, please submit your proposals to MPGA by Friday, November 8, 2013. For complete details on MPGA’s research priorities, and … Continue reading →

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  • Header Types and Why the Combine Manual is a Must-Read

    Is the soybean setting on the combine really where you should start when setting up the combine for harvest? And is a flex header really necessary or just a nice-to-have sort of piece of equipment? The answers are yes and … Continue reading →

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  • CropConnect Conference 2014 Announces Sponsorship Opportunities & Keynote Speaker

    After many successful years, the hosts of the Manitoba Special Crops Symposium have partnered with the canola and flax associations of Manitoba to host a new crop production and farm management event for 2014, called the CropConnect Conference. CropConnect will … Continue reading →

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