New Field Research Equipment Arrives Suitability of PINTO for Direct Harvest

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Manitoba Pulse Growers Association www.manitobapulse.ca
Fall/Winter • No. 73, 2014
New Field Research
Equipment Arrives
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INTERCROPPING PEA
AND CANOLA
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Suitability of PINTO
and NAVY BEAN Varieties
for Direct Harvest
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 45 Overcoming Excess Soil Moisture in
2 CropConnect Conference Pulse Crop Production
3 2015 Annual General Meeting 47 Update on White Mould Fungicide in
Call for Director Nominations Dry Beans
Manitoba Pulse Growers Association
16 Soy Canada Officially Formed 49 Setting Up Residue Management Trials
Fall/Winter • No. 73, 2014
26 Thank You to 2014 Field Tour 50 Soybean Aphid Control by Natural
Publisher M anitoba Pulse Growers Sponsors Enemies
Association Inc. 52 Soybean Multiple Seeding Dates – Field
ASSOCIATION BUSINESS Scale Environment
Editors Donna Sagin mpga
3 President’s Message 55 Soybean Scout – Answers
Kristen Podolsky mpga
5 MPGA Office Update
Associate Editor Sandy Robinson mpga MARKET INFORMATION
6 2014 Committees and Representatives
25 Clancey’s Stats
Design & Imprint Media 8 MPGA – Working for You!
Production Services Inc.
22 Cash Advance Program GENERAL
Manitoba Pulse Growers Association thanks 29 The Bean Report – Growing Season 11 KAP Update – New Drainage
the authors who have taken the time to Overview Regulations and Water Management
contribute to this publication. Strategy Explained
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17 Rail Service – Transportation Update
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10 New Field Research Equipment Arrives
CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: 20 Pulse Canada – The Value in the
32 What is a Normal Frost in Your Area? Sustainability Trend
Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc.
P.O. Box 1760 34 Effects of Using Fungicide on Soybean 24 Producer Profile – Jarrad Toews
Yield and Maturity
Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 54 Manitoba Pulse Buyer List
204 745-6488 Fax [phone] Intercropping Pea and Canola
56 Recipe Corner
Email [email protected] 41 Suitability of Pinto and Navy Bean
Varieties for Direct Harvest
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
to be issues that affect all growers and can be implemented on their farms.
is something MPGA is continuing to The research showcased at the summer
Kyle Friesen monitor. In the end, the majority of field tours continue to be a priority for
President Manitoba crops have come off with MPGA as a way to improve financial
average yields and reasonable quality. returns to all our members.
Unfortunately, markets have continued Strategic partnerships within the
to drop with increased production industry are the backbone to moving
H arvest in Manitoba is wrapped in the US and South America. Canadian agriculture forward,
up for another year and now Soybean acres in Manitoba have both nationally and internationally.
comes time to reflect and evaluate been steadily growing each year and MPGA has built strong relationships
this past year’s crop production, read 2014 was no different. With new shorter over the course of 30 years and this
through research reports from the season varieties available for Manitoba summer, MPGA was instrumental in
growing season and begin planning growers, more and more growers the formation of Soy Canada – the
for 2015. Mother Nature threw a lot of are looking at the long-term impact national body representing producers,
curveballs at Manitoba farmers this of growing soybeans on their farm. processors, exporters and seed
growing season – from wet conditions Rotation planning, variety selection and companies. These diverse groups have
delaying spring seeding, excess rain residue management are all components come together to drive growth and
and flooding in July, cool temperatures to incorporating soybeans into a crop progress within the soybean industry
in August, an early frost in September, rotation and farmers are looking to for all to benefit. MPGA and Manitoba
followed by beautiful fall weather in MPGA for the latest information. producers are represented by board
October. Western Manitoba was hit MPGA’s first annual Field Tour– member, Ernie Sirski, serving as vice-
with another year of flooding and West, held in Brandon, was well chair and producer, Edgar Scheurer
significant crop losses. Officials are attended by both new and experienced as a director at large. Soy Canada has
still determining the cost to farmers soybean growers as well as industry already begun working on some exciting
and the Manitoba economy. Water agronomists – all looking to MPGA for projects that will ensure a strong and
drainage and infrastructure continue the most recent research findings that vibrant industry for the future.
continued on page 4
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Another partnership that has been will feature soybean specialists from as well as globally, and MPGA is
exciting for MPGA is with the North North Dakota and Manitoba presenting committed to helping our growers
Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC). on intensive soybean production. This prosper. If you haven’t had a chance to
This summer, MPGA was invited to a full-day learning workshop is designed check out the video, it can be viewed on
Soybean Transportation Round Table specifically for growers to sharpen their our web page www.manitobapulse.ca.
hosted by the NDSC. Both organizations soybean production skills. Registration As winter sets in, MPGA will be
agree they face similar challenges and is now open. sitting down to create a strategic plan
open communication and collaboration This summer, I had the opportunity that identifies where we want the
would be beneficial. As part of that to participate in a promotional video organization to go and how we can
collaboration, MPGA will co-host for MPGA. In Working for You, we speak get there. This important document
with NDSC a Getting It Right soybean with Manitoba producer Don Sissons, will help guide us into the future in
workshop on January 30, 2015, in MPGA’s production specialist Kristen all focus areas including research,
Portage la Prairie. These work shops Podolsky, and myself on the important communications, market development
are held annually throughout North work MPGA is doing to help our grower and advocacy. As agriculture evolves
Dakota, and in recognizing the value members in research, communications and changes, so must MPGA and the
Manitoba soybean farmers contribute and strategic partner ships. Pulses strategic plan will help us determine a
to NDSC, they have agreed to co-host are having a major impact on the vision for the future.
one in Manitoba. This exciting event agriculture industry in Manitoba,
Notice of
2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the members of Manitoba
Pulse Growers Association (MPGA) Inc. will be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel
and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB during the
CropConnect Conference on February 17, 2015.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Nominations to serve on the board
1. To approve the minutes of the 2014 of directors can be made by
members meeting submitting the candidate’s name
to the nominating committee
2. To receive the financial statements of
or the MPGA office prior to the
MPGA for the current fiscal year
38–4th Avenue NE commencement of the meeting, or
Carman, MB R0G 0J0 3. To appoint the auditor of MPGA by nominating a candidate during
Phone [phone]. To receive the board and manager’s the call for nominations at the annual
www.manitobapulse.ca report general members meeting.
5. To elect directors to the MPGA board
of directors
Call for Director
Nominations!
Each year director positions come up for election.
If you are interested in becoming a director on the MPGA
Nominating Committee
Board, now is your opportunity. This year the director
terms of Ben Martens, Andy Scheurer and Albert Turski Andrew Knowles – [email protected]
are expiring. Frank Prince – [email protected]
If you are a producer of pulse and/or soybean crops and Ernie Sirski – [email protected]
are in good standing with MPGA (you have not requested
Elections will be held at the MPGA Annual General
a levy refund but have sold a pulse/soybean crop in
Meeting February 17, 2015.
the past two years), and would like more information in
becoming a director, contact…
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MPGA OFFICE UPDATE
the future. See our report on page 17 being done, as well as results from
for more details. The work on the present and past research, ideally in a
François Labelle
transportation file will continue to be database available to all, was discussed
Interim Executive
busy through the winter. at length. The second major problem
Director
2016 has been declared International identified, is the continued decrease
Year of Pulses by the United Nations. in funding to research infrastructure.
Each year, the UN chooses to highlight With a reduction in funding by all
T ime goes by quickly. As I sit here a segment of agriculture and it’s exciting levels of government for researchers and
writing, it’s a beautiful fall day – that pulses have been picked for 2016. scientists, infrastructure and operating
warm, above normal temperature With growth in pulse production, budgets are not keeping pace with levels
and harvest is wrapping up. When you increased use in food manufacturing of the past or the needs of the current
read this, winter will be here and you and the numerous health attributes that industry. The net result is a loss in
will be planning next year’s crop. have been confirmed by sound research, capacity to do research that is needed for
In the spring, I discussed the change it’s an excellent opportunity to showcase the future.
to Growing Forward 2 funding and our pulse products. Nutritious, healthy As MPGA continues to invest more
how funds from the Agri-Food Research and wholesome, pulses are growing dollars in research each year, we have
Development Initiative (ARDI) flow to in popularity but there is a need to started a review process to ensure we
MPGA. MPGA receives equal matching encourage the growing population to get the best return possible for grower
funds, and we distribute the research use pulses more regularly in their diet. dollars. The need for research funds is
dollars to MPGA-approved researchers, Stay tuned as you will be hearing more greater than in the past and we need to
including those from both the University about the International Year of Pulses. look at how we can address the issue
of Manitoba (U of M) and Agriculture I took part in a Pulse Industry and continue to advance pulse industry
and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). This Round Table meeting this summer, research. Stay tuned, as there will be
may sound simple but it has been whose focus area for 2014 was more details on this review in the future.
very time consuming. We have legal research. Prior to this meeting, lack With the winter season upon us, we
agreements with the province, but we of collaboration between provincial hope to see you at the CropConnect
also had to put agreements in place groups was identified as a serious issue. Conference in Winnipeg or other
with the U of M that took well into fall. To address this problem and to ensure meetings. If you have any questions
Hopefully, we have laid the groundwork the best use of check-off dollars, there on MPGA activity please give us a call
for the upcoming years as we will was a focused discussion between to discuss.
continue to apply for funds under the all the provincial associations. The Remember, eat your pulses and soy­
ARDI program to fund more research need to share information on projects beans – they are great for your health.
with your check-off dollars.
Soy Canada is off and running! The
association has been officially formed
Soybean Scout
and MPGA is well represented with
MPGA director, Ernie Sirski, serving
as vice-chair and Edgar Scheurer, a
producer director at large of the new Can you identify the problem causing these
board. Jim Everson has been hired as the seed issues at harvest?
executive director and brings a wealth
A B
of experience from his previous role
with the Canola Council of Canada. His
many years of experience will be very
beneficial to the soybean industry. We
wish him all the best and look forward
to working with Soy Canada in the
near future.
The transportation file has been
very busy! Numerous conference calls,
meetings and submissions have all Answers can be found on page 55
taken time this summer and fall. The
collaborative efforts of last winter helped Do you have a production question related to pulse or soybean crops
move the grain backlog, but this year’s that you just can’t find the answer to? Maybe you’re looking for an
activities will result in meaningful
opinion or advice? Write to us! Email: [email protected]
changes to the transport system for
Fall/Winter 2014 | Pulse Beat 5
2014 MPGA COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
MPGA COMMITTEES – The first named is chairperson
Peas, Faba Beans, Lentils & Chickpeas
Executive – K. Friesen, F. Labelle, E. Sirski, F. Labelle
– F. Prince, B. Martens, D. Lange. F. Labelle,
Finance – J. Voth, A. Scheurer, S. Robinson, F. Labelle
B. Conner, Y. Lawley, K. Podolsky
Communications/Member Relations – E. Sirski,
Soybeans – A . Turski, F. Prince, R. Vaags,
R. Vaags, F. Labelle, K. Podolsky, D. Sagin
A. Knowles, J. Sawatzky, E. Sirski, A. Scheurer,
Edible Beans – J. Voth, B. Martens, J. Sawatzky, D. Lange, A. Hou, Y. Lawley, K. Podolsky
D. Lange, F. Labelle, A. Hou, Y. Lawley, B. Conner,
MASC – R. Vaags, F. Prince, E. Sirski, D. Lange (adv)
K. Podolsky
MPGA REPRESENTATIVES
Canadian Grain Commission Pulse OOPSCC – A . Knowles, D. Lange (alt)
Sub-Committee – F. Labelle
PGDC/PRCPSC – J . Sawatzky, B. Martens (alt),
Grain Growers of Canada – K. Friesen, R. Vaags (alt), D. Lange (adv)
A. Turski (alt)
Pulse Canada – R . Vaags, F. Prince (alt),
Keystone Agricultural Producers – R . Vaags, E. Sirski, F. Labelle (adv)
F. Labelle
Soy Canada – E . Sirski, E. Scheurer, F. Labelle
• General Council – F. Labelle
Western Canadian Pulse Growers Association
• Pulse/Oilseed Sub-Committee – F. Labelle
• WGRF – D . Hilgartner (APG)
• Commodity Group – R. Vaags, E. Sirski
• CGC Western Grain Standards Committee
MCVET – J. Sawatzky, D. Lange (adv)
– E. Sirski
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MPGA – Workingg for You!
Throughout the year the staff and directors of Market Development and Sustainability
MPGA are hard at work managing the associa­ • K. Friesen and F. Labelle attended the Soybean
tion to bring the most value to our membership. Transportation Round Table hosted by the North Dakota
This includes such activities as: supporting and Soybean Council and delivered a presentation on
funding research, extending production information, market Manitoba soybean issues.
develop ment, advocat ing in response to key industry issues and • Soy Canada – actively participated in establishing the
communicating and networking with industry leaders. The
groundwork to form this new national association. E. Sirski
following are some of our recent activities that support these
participated in the inaugural first meeting of the organization
objectives: and has been named vice-chair for Soy Canada, Inc. MPGA
also nominated Edgar Scheurer as a director at large for the
Research and Production board of Soy Canada.
• Launched Soybean Growth Staging Guide – a new resource • R. Lewko helped launch the 25th Anniversary season of
for growers and agronomists to identify various growth Great Tastes of Manitoba, which aired on CTV on September
stages of soybean. 6th, with the episode More Beans Please. The segment will
• Successfully leveraged $860,000 of research dollars re-air on February 7th, and can also be viewed on YouTube.
into $1.6 million through the GF2: Agri-Food Research • F. Labelle attended the Pulse Industry Round Table –
Development Initiative (ARDI). reviewed research activities across the country by other pulse
grower groups, as well as reviewed activities thus far on the
• K. Podolsky made a number of field visits with growers and
International Year of Pulses.
agronomists throughout Manitoba, attended field days, and
toured MPGA-funded research plots as a means to monitor • Continued working on the Sustainability file with monthly
crop conditions and identify research needs. calls to review development of the On-Farm Calculator to
measure greenhouse gas emissions, which is being piloted in
• Initiated a soybean disease survey of 17 soybean fields
Alberta this year with a small group of growers.
throughout central and eastern Manitoba with the assistance
• Sent out over 450 grain sample envelopes to growers for the
of Greg Bartley, graduate student from the University of
Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program.
Manitoba. The disease survey will be continued on an
The goal is to receive a larger number of soybean samples to
annual basis to monitor disease levels.
more accurately gauge the quality of Manitoba soybeans.
• K. Podolsky attended the Carrington row crop research
• Working with Pulse Canada on planning activities for the
tour in North Dakota to connect with researchers and learn
International Year of Pulses, both provincially and nationally.
about their soybean agronomy and disease research.
• Responded to a number of inquiries from both domestic
• Produced 10 Soybean School West videos featuring timely
and international customers wanting more information
agronomic issues in soybeans as well as a feature video
on Manitoba production, looking to add potential market
showcasing current research in dry beans from Chris
outlets for our products.
Gillard’s research program in Guelph, Ontario.
Communication
• Distributed a new dry bean grower survey of production
• Launched the Pulse Report with Maverick Media – daily
practices to better understand various methods being
reports with pulse recipes, production updates and market
utilized on farms. Results will be used to direct MPGA’s
reports.
research/market development/policy initiatives on dry
• Produced 10 editions of The Bean Report in print and via
beans.
radio with GoldenWest Radio.
• Prioritized the monitoring of issues surrounding
• Launched the MPGA Working for You! video showcasing the
neonicotinoid use in agricultural crops, with emphasis on
work MPGA does in four key focus areas to improve grower
identifying research needs and best management practices
profitability and industry success.
for soybean growers in response to environmental risks.
• D. Sagin participated in Ag In the Classroom Amazing
• Hosted first annual Field Tour–West at the Brandon
Ag-Venture in Brandon and Winnipeg, teaching Grade 3–5
Research Centre. Over 70 growers and industry representa-
students about pulses and agriculture.
tives were in attendance, to see firsthand how levy dollars
are invested into research projects. • Participated on the planning committee for the 2nd annual
CropConnect Conference, taking place in Winnipeg on
• Hosted annual Field Tour–East at the Morden Research
February 17th and 18th. The conference runs for two days
Centre. Plot tours included bean breeding, pathology and
and offers a wide range of speakers, access to crop specific
agronomy information.
information, a tradeshow, and banquet.
For updated information check the website www.manitobapulse.ca or call the office at 204 745-6488.
8 Pulse Beat | Fall/Winter 2014