North American pulse production is down sharply from last year Brian Clancey, Senior Market Analyst and Publisher, STAT Communications –…
Message from Board Chair
“The glass is half full and the first half was delicious.” Calvin Penner, Chair, MPSG – Fall/Winter (December) Pulse Beat…
Message from Executive Director
Daryl Domitruk, Executive Director, MPSG – Fall/Winter (December) Pulse Beat 2021 I AM PLEASED to report neither drought nor pandemic…
Planning for Soybeans and Pulses with Soils Testing High in Nitrates
Drought conditions across Manitoba have resulted in high residual nitrate levels. For high N-use crops this can be an asset in a time of high fertilizer pricing, but for N-fixing legumes this is an added challenge.
Feeding Pea Straw to Cattle
When faced with feed shortages, farmers can look to field pea straw as an alternative feed source for cattle. Here…
Clancey’s Stats: Are the global base industrial commodity markets entering a supercycle?
There is some interesting speculation emerging that global base industrial commodity markets could enter what is termed a supercycle, where demand is greater than supply for several years.
Expanding Plant-Based Food Market Leads to Expanding Opportunities
There’s no question that the global demand for plant-based food, feed and ingredients is increasing. Between a growing worldwide population, the desire to lead a healthy lifestyle and support for a sustainable food value chain, many consumers are turning to plant- based foods and beverages for part or all of their protein needs.
Message from Board Chair
As I write this, it’s mid-April, and we’re experiencing some welcome, wet snowfall. Our farm is still trying to catch up from a large moisture deficit. I realize that not all Manitoba farmers are looking for moisture at this time.
Message from Executive Director
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Sharp and Focused on Being Where Farmers Need Us to Be
Much like farming, the agriculture advocacy world is one that changes with the seasons and can force you to be put your best-laid plans by the wayside.