Even though dry beans have been known as a host of SCN since the 1930s, there was limited research on the effects of SCN on dry bean yield.
A Practical Alliance: University and industry benefit from agronomist-in-residence
It has been three years since Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) and the University of Manitoba (U of M) joined together to create the Agronomist-in-Residence program, an applied research position designed to help bridge the gap between classroom and farmers’ fields.
Minor Use Pesticide Program Helps Farmers Gain Access to Pest Management Solutions
Canadian farmers produce high-yielding, top-quality crops and the effective use of pest control products in an integrated pest management system can contribute to this success. The Minor Use Pesticide Program can add new or improved pest management tools to the toolbox, improving farmers’ ability to address current pest issues.
2020 Funding Approved for Research
A big part of MPSG’s mission is to provide production support to farmers. Frequently, this means finding and translating scientifically valid answers to agronomic questions.
The 2019 Weather Pendulum
Swings from dry to wet in the same growing season – a case study from Morris, Manitoba
Soy Canada Perspectives
Ron Davidson, Executive Director, Soy Canada – Spring (March) Pulse Beat 2020 Outcome of U.S.-China Deal Equates to Government-Managed Trade…
Putting Farmers in Front of Policymakers
We are well into the New Year and Grain Growers of Canada’s plan to “put more farmers in front of policymakers more often” is firmly in place.
Eyes on India: How changes in domestic policy mean market access challenges for global pulse trade
Mac Ross, Director, Market Access and Trade Policy, Pulse Canada – Spring (March) Pulse Beat 2020 As the pulse industry…
Clancey’s Stats: Pulse market analysis
Production problems in many net exporting countries have changed the tone of international pulse markets, with prices for many commodities looking like the recent upward trend in prices will be maintained.
Message from Board Chair
By the time you read this, you will have talked to seed dealers and compared the data on varieties of pulses and soybeans that are the best fit on your farm.
