Category: Communications

  • Soybean School West: Assessing Soybean Maturity

    Hear that? If you shake soybean plants and hear the rattle of seeds in the pods, the plant has reached physiological maturity. Does that mean the crop is ready to harvest or past being damaged by frost? Not so fast. … Continue reading →

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  • Beet and Bean Borscht

    A tasty and satisfying classic from Baba! Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 carrots, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 3 cup (750 mL) green cabbage, shredded 3 cup (750 mL) beets, peeled and chopped 10 cup (2.5 L) reduced sodium vegetable or beef stock* 1-19 oz can (540 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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  • Research Funding Supports Future of Soybeans in Manitoba

    $7 million funding announced today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the breeding project led by the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) under Growing Forward 2.  The “Canadian Field Crop Genetics Improvement Cluster”, a five-year, $10.3 million initiative, will … Continue reading →

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  • Great Tastes of Manitoba – 24th season starts September 7th

    Join host Ace Burpee for a new season of Great Tastes of Manitoba, Saturday’s at 6:30 pm on CTV, starting September 7th. Details are in the news release: GTOM 24th Season

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  • Harper Government Helps Boost Crop Productivity in the West

    Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal support for the purchase of a research row crop seeder and row crop combine.  Details in the attached: NR_Manitoba Pulse Growers Association_EN

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  • Funding Announcement

    MPGA is extending an invitation to you to attend an exciting funding announcement on Friday, August 16th at 10:30 am at the University of Manitoba, Ian N Morrison Research Farm.  Please see details in the attached invitation: Funding Announcement Invitation_MPGA_2013 … Continue reading →

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  • MPGA Pulse Tour Agenda

    MPGA’s annual Pulse Tour is taking place on Wednesday, August 7th at the AAFC Research Station in Morden.  Coffee and free registration is at 8:45 am, plots tours and marketing updates run from 9:00 am – 12:15 pm, and then … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: What’s Eating my Soybeans? Insects to Blame and More

    If you’re relatively new to growing soybeans, you’re likely checking on the crop more often than others. That’s good, of course, as scouting is rarely a waste of time. What you may be seeing at this time of year is … Continue reading →

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  • CropConnect Conference 2014 Banquet Speaker Announcement – Mr. Dennis Hull

    Organizers of the CropConnect Conference are pleased to present our logo and announce Mr. Dennis Hull as the Banquet Speaker.  Details are in the release: NEWS RELEASE_CropConnect Conference 2014 Speaker Announcement_07.31.13  

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  • Soybean School West: Why are my Soybeans Yellow?

    In this episode of Soybean School West, I talk to Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com about why you may see yellowing of soybean plants in your field. There are few things more troubling to a farmer than a sickly looking or … Continue reading →

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  • Canadian Government to Invest $15 Million in Pulse Research

    Pulse Science Cluster Announcement: Canadian pulse industry partners with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to drive innovation through research. 13 July 29 Science Cluster Funding

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  • Executive Director (full-time term position)

     Location:  Carman, MB  Description:  The Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. (MPGA) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, organized individual for a twelve (12) month Executive Director term position based in Carman, MB.  For the right candidate, this could become a permanent … Continue reading →

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  • New Partnerships = New Event

    A partnership of five commodity groups has been formed to host the first ever CropConnect Conference in 2014. More information will be shared in the coming months including a website for the event and speaker announcements. The full news release … Continue reading →

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  • Membership Survey: The Results are in!

    Thanks to all those who participated in the 2012/13 survey! The results have provided the MPGA board with a baseline that can be used to measure the effectiveness of the organization and identify area of strengths and weaknesses.  It also … Continue reading →

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  • 2013 Pulse Tour – Wednesday, August 7th

    WHERE: AAFC Research Station – Morden Located on Route 100, south off Highway 3 on the east side of Morden. REGISTRATION: FREE and begins at 8:45 a.m. TOUR: 9:00 a. m. to 12:15 p.m. – lunch will be provided Everyone … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Summer 2013

    Featuring: MASC announces new insurance test areas; Pulse Variety Testing – Can we accelerate the release of data?; Field of vision: Soybean Diseases 101 – How to recognize a problem. Final results are in! – 2012-13 Membership Survey;  

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  • Apps You Can Use This Growing Season

    Five smartphone apps designed to make your job easier and more profitable The world of smartphone applications (apps) can be overwhelming—the Apple App Store has hit 50 billion downloads, and there are currently more apps available for download than there … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: The Yield Impact of Volunteer Canola

    Towering yellow-flowered plants in a soybean field don’t just look a bit out of place, these volunteer canola plants are actually competing with the crop and using valuable soil nutrients. Just how much of an impact this has on final … Continue reading →

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