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Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s board election results

More than 8,000 ballots were mailed out and just over 1,000 valid ones were counted for a voter turnout of almost 14 per cent

By Allan Dawson December 31, 2015

Two new farmers and two incumbents have been elected to the Manitoba Canola Growers Board (MCGA) of directors. The newcomers are Ron Krahn of Rivers and Bill Nicholson of Shoal Lake; Jacob (Jack) Froese of Winkler and Clayton Harder of Narol (near Winnipeg) were re-elected. Hugh Drake of Elkhorn, who has served on the board

Francois Labelle speaking at CropConnect

Crops, Local news

Pulse Growers adds soybean to name

There is still more research to be done on soybeans at the regional level

By Shannon VanRaes March 4, 2015

What’s in a name? A lot. To that end, the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association will now be known as the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers. “Since soybeans are not a true pulse, we figured this was a good way to go,” said executive director Francois Labelle as he announced the change at CropConnect in Winnipeg

Pinto bean flour. Photos: Michael Stringer

Crops, Local news, Pulses

Study: Can Manitoba crops reverse prediabetes?

Manitoba researchers team with Mayo Clinic to see if some foods can delay or prevent diabetes

By Meghan Mast September 30, 2014

Manitoba-grown ingredients might reverse prediabetes, according to researchers behind a new study. The Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network (MaHRN), in partnership with Minnesota-based Step One Foods, leads the study, funded by Manitoba Jobs and the Economy. Research kicked off last week when clinical teams met for the first time to determine the criteria for participants, talk

Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

Soybean industry forms national voice for sector

Soy Canada will drive growth for Canada’s soybean value chain

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 17, 2014

Representatives from across Canada’s soybean industry have united under one organization to promote and advocate for the industry. To date, 27 organizations and companies have signed a letter of intent to support the formation of the organization, the fledgling group says in a release. Soy Canada will act as a unified voice to address industry

Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

VIDEO: Soybean progress in Manitoba

Growth stages at the beginning of August were good, but weather needs to co-operate

By Allan Dawson August 13, 2014

Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson met with Dennis Lange of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for an update on the progress of Manitoba’s 2014 soybean crop following the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association’s tour on Aug. 7.

George Heide (l) and son Ben started growing soybeans three years ago.

Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

Soybean acreage increase in southwest Manitoba

More and more farmers turning to soybeans for their ability to withstand excess moisture

By Meghan Mast August 13, 2014

Boissevain-area farmer Ben Heide was looking for an alternative to peas when he tried growing soybeans for the first time three years ago. His field peas were struggling with root rot. As well, his family was trying to grow less canola and wanted to spread out their labour. Soybeans seemed like an obvious choice as

News, Oilseeds, Pulses

Corn, soybean, sunflower seeding deadlines loom

No extensions are planned, says the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

By Allan Dawson May 29, 2014

The crop insurance eligibility clock is ticking away as farmers scramble to get their acres sown before the deadlines for full coverage pass. Time has all but run out for grain corn and soybean acres. Depending on what part of Manitoba you’re in, the deadline for planting corn and soybeans and still get full coverage

Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

Commodity groups may band together to hold mega-meeting

By Allan Dawson April 11, 2013

Annual meetings of commodity groups could soon be more convenient and worthwhile for Manitoba farmers if a proposal for a joint meeting is accepted. “I’m really excited about this,” said Ernie Sirski, a director with the Manitoba Canola Growers Association. The idea would be to have one large event held over several days. Groups would

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds, Pulses

Farmers urged to consider forming one, national association

By Allan Dawson March 16, 2013

Manitoba producer Danny Penner says there would be less duplication and better use of checkoff dollars

A Manitoba farmer mounting an effort to create one big commodity association says a splintered voice is not only expensive, it could cost farmers control of their industry. As the number of commodity organizations collecting checkoffs continues to grow, a 5,000-acre Manitoban farmer can be paying around $20,000 a year in checkoffs, said Danny Penner,

Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

Soybeans still picking up acres

By Gord Gilmour March 1, 2013

At one time the edible bean workshops would have been the hot ticket at the Manitoba Special Crops Symposium and you’d be fighting for a chair. This year there were just a few scattered groups of growers listening to presentations on everything from harvest methods to seeding techniques and there were likely more empty chairs

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on first WASDE since September

U.S. export sales include only small soybean business to China

U.S. corn and soybean yields revised down by USDA

Tag Archives Manitoba Pulse Growers Association

Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s board election results

Pulse Growers adds soybean to name

Study: Can Manitoba crops reverse prediabetes?

Soybean industry forms national voice for sector

VIDEO: Soybean progress in Manitoba

Soybean acreage increase in southwest Manitoba

Corn, soybean, sunflower seeding deadlines loom

Commodity groups may band together to hold mega-meeting

Farmers urged to consider forming one, national association

Soybeans still picking up acres

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