Category: Communications

  • Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. Hires Kristen Podolsky as Production Specialist

    Kristen Podolsky will be scouting soybean and pulse fields, providing MPGA members with in-season agronomic support and production information, and responding to grower inquiries. This new position is a means for MPGA to increase communication with its members and provide … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: Why Rolling Matters & Timing it Right

    Rolling soybean fields at or just after planting can be most efficient, but planting conditions aren’t always exactly rolling-friendly. The good news is there is still time to roll long after seeding, with one very specific no-go window. But first, … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School West: Planter vs Seeder & Row Spacing Considerations

    While planters most certainly do a precise job at soybean planting depth, many farmers are still on the fence over whether or not the benefits are worth the added investment of a second (or third) planting implement. After all, does … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School

    The Manitoba Pulse Growers has recently partnered with Realagriculture.com to bring you Soybean School, a series of online videos focusing on a broad range of production related issues. Videos can be viewed under the Communications, Soybean School tab.

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  • Soybean School West: Choosing an Inoculant (or two) & Avoiding Common Pitfalls

    Inoculating soybeans properly and with the appropriate product is one of the top two important decisions that factor into the success of the crop (variety selection for your region is the first). A 40-bushel an acre crop will require roughly … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School: Unraveling the Root Rot Mystery

    As more Manitoba farmers add soybeans into the crop rotation, it stands to reason that pests that attack the crop will begin showing up as well. Root rots — and there are so very many species that cause this — … Continue reading →

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  • Soybean School: Fact vs. Fiction on Day Length & Pushing Maturity

    Only a few months ago, soybeans were the darling crop of nearly every farmer from Manitoba to Alberta. The crop could do no wrong, it seemed, and everyone wanted a piece of this nitrogen-fixing pie. Acres in Manitoba were set … Continue reading →

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  • Cash Advance Program

    The 2013/14  Cash Advance Program for pulse crops is available from the Manitoba Corn Growers Association Inc., who administer the pulse cash advance on behalf of MPGA. Pulse producers, who are in good standing with MPGA are entitled to $100,000.00 … Continue reading →

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  • Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit

    2012 Investment Tax Credit Producers who contribute pulse check-off or levy dollars to the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association are able to claim a portion of that levy as an investment tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program … Continue reading →

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  • 2013 Western Canada Soybean Variety Trials

    This is MPGA’s Call for Entries for the 2013 WESTERN CANADA Soybean Variety Trials.  The invitation and entry form, outlining the trial details, are listed in the links below.  Please use one form per variety (copy as many as necessary). Companies will … Continue reading →

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  • 2013 Dry Bean Regional Trials

    This is the MPGA’s call for entries into the 2013 Manitoba DRY BEAN Regional (variety screening) trials.  Varieties that are registered in Canada, or being tested or registered in the USA, will be considered for entry into this trial.   MPGA’s … Continue reading →

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  • 2013 Soybean Variety Trials

    MPGA welcomes the submission of entries into the 2013 SOYBEAN VARIETY TRIALS. The invitation outlining the trial details is listed in the link below. Please note: For the 2013 growing season, the Beausejour site will now become an Early/Medium Maturity test … Continue reading →

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  • New recipes deliver nutrition and flavour on a large scale

    January 30, 2013 (Winnipeg, MB) Pulse Canada has just put the finishing touches on a new collection of large-scale recipes targeting the food service industry.  The Pulse Potential: Large Scale Recipes for the Foodservice Industry, which includes 14 healthy recipes … Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Spring 2013

    Featured: Get ready to head to Soybean School Volunteer canola in soybean 2012/2013 Membership survey results

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  • Manitoba Special Crops Production Day

    March 6th at the Victoria Inn Hotel, Brandon, MB Join us for the third annual Manitoba Special Crops Production Day.  Receive agronomic and marketing advice on soybeans, edible beans, corn and sunflowers. Agenda topics include will soil compaction, MASC updates and tile … Continue reading →

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  • Bean Lasagna

    Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) cooked red kidney beans OR 1-19 oz can (540 mL) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained ½ lb (250 g) lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 13 oz can (369 mL) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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  • Pulse Beat: Fall/Winter 2012

    Featuring: 2012 navy bean and soybean field scale evaluations, How Canadian pulses are being tested to fight childhood obesity, Succession Planning for the family farm

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  • Manitoba Special Crops Symposium Feb 6 & 7, 2013

    The Manitoba Corn Growers Association, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, the National Sunflowers Association of Canada, in partnership with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives joined together in 2007 to host the first Manitoba Special Crops Symposium. This event brings together … Continue reading →

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