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AAFC lowers pulse and special crop forecasts

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Production estimates for Canada’s major pulse and special crops were mostly lower compared to the previous month, according to updated supply-demand tables released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Market Analysis Division on Oct. 18. Dry pea, dry bean, mustard seed and canaryseed production numbers for the 2012-13 crop year were all lowered from the Sept.
Crops, Oilseeds, Pulses

Scientists work to reduce bean diseases

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Some of their work was displayed during the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association’s recent annual tour

Can the same technology that warms up leftover pizza control seed-borne diseases in beans? A University of Guelph master’s student is hoping to find out. Allison Friesen is testing microwaves on seed-borne diseases such as halo blight and common bacterial blight, two diseases that can cut into yields and quality. “She spent the winter with
Crops, News, Pulses

Pushing trade with Morocco

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Moroccan pulse importers and Canadian pulse exporters are working to remove high tariffs that are restricting pulse trade. “Moroccan pulse importers and Canadian pulse exporters have a common view on the value of improved market access for pulse trade between Canada and Morocco,” said Gordon Bacon, CEO of Pulse Canada in a release. “We need
Crops, Livestock, News

Green manures fit the forage seed bill

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For organic farmers, the first step in putting in any crop involves manure, either brown or green. Animal manures offer a wide range of benefits from basic plant nutrients to micronutrients, as well as a cascading benefit derived from its microbial content. However, that kind of manure is often available only in limited quantities, is
News, Pulses

Pulse Industry Innovator Honoured

Geoff Heal of Best Cooking Pulses, Inc. (BCP) was posthumously presented with the CSCA Industry Appreciation Award at the Canadian Special Crops Association Silver Jubilee Convention Gala Dinner held in Vancouver July 13. The CSCA’s Industry Appreciation Award is presented annually to an individual who has shown a significant commitment to promoting and expanding Canada’s
Crops, Pulses

Special Crops Get Marketing Boost

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The Canadian Special Crops Association has received $196,000 from the federal government to help promote Canadian pulses and special crops on trade missions and at international trade shows. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz made the announcement while attending the CSCA’s annual meeting in Vancouver July 13. “The funding is instrumental in our efforts to expand and
Crops, Pulses

Viterra Buys U.S. Legume Processor

Viterra Inc, Canada’s biggest grain handler, said June 20 that a subsidiary has bought Premier Pulses International Inc, a U.S. processor and seller of legume crops. The deal includes a pea and lentil processing and merchandising facility in Minot, North Dakota, and a marketing office in Lewiston, Idaho. Premier Pulses is located in the main
Hogs, Livestock, Oilseeds, Pulses

Lentil Is A Good Source Of Protein For Weaned Pigs

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal. His columns will run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. With the current high price of feed ingredients, hog producers are looking for alternative sources of energy and protein in order to reduce costs, without compromising
Crops, Pulses

Pulse Crop Outlook

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There’s little change in the latest estimates of the supply and demand for major pulse and special crops in the country. Ending stocks of the seven major special and pulse crops for 2011-12 crop year is now pegged by Agriculture Canada at 830,000 tonnes, according to its March 15 release. This compares with the January

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