Pulses & Production Tips

Manitoba edible bean yields ‘all over the board’

By GFM Network News September 18, 2014

CNS Canada — Harvest of edible beans is underway in parts of Manitoba, with yields reported as variable so far. Yields on pinto beans have been reported as anywhere between 1,500 and 1,800 kilograms per hectare so far, with a range of 2,000-2,100 kg/ha on kidney and cranberry beans, according to Dennis Lange, farm production […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Pulses, Weather

Lentil crop quality a concern

By GFM Network News September 4, 2014

CNS Canada — Top-end Canadian lentils may be hard to find this year, as wet weather and the late harvest are expected to lead to quality downgrades. The lentil harvest in Saskatchewan, where the bulk of Canada’s crop is grown, is only about 23 per cent complete, according to the latest weekly report from Saskatchewan […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Manitoba beans progressing well, late harvest seen

By GFM Network News August 29, 2014

CNS Canada — Manitoba edible bean crops have been progressing well over the past few weeks — but not enough, it seems, to push harvest back up to normal time slots. “The harvest is going to be a little later than normal,” said Francois Labelle, interim executive director for the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association. “It […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses, Weather

Chickpeas advancing, looking for frost-free September

By GFM Network News August 28, 2014

CNS Canada –– Despite a late start, chickpea crops in Western Canada are seen to be progressing nicely as the harvest season approaches. “In general, the chickpea crop looks really good,” said Colin Young, owner of Midwest Investments at Moose Jaw, Sask. “Of course the acres tend to be south and west of Moose Jaw, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Forages, Pulses, Weather

More time granted to repay MCGA cash advances

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News August 19, 2014

Prairie grain and oilseed growers who took out cash advances in the 2013 crop year through the Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA) now have more time to repay. The federal government on Tuesday announced a stay of default on repayment of advances made through the MCGA for crops in 2013 — resetting the repayment deadline […] Read more

They key is to seed early so that beans mature before the lygus bugs can cause damage.

Crops, Pulses

Watch for lygus bug damage on faba beans

The insects leave a black spot which is discounted by export customers

By Lisa Guenther August 1, 2014

Central Alberta farmers planning to sell low-tannin faba beans for export will need to beware of lower tolerance levels for lygus bug damage. Snowbird is a low-tannin variety of faba beans commonly sold into the human market overseas. Parkland Alberta Commodities, a grain buyer based in Innisfail, Alberta, set the tolerance level for lygus bug-damaged […] Read more

Desiccants will not speed up crop maturity. The general guideline is to apply at 30 per cent moisture.

Crops, Features, Pulses

Drying with desiccants in pulse crops

Desiccants can simplify pulse crop harvest and weed control,  but make sure to read the label and know your MRLs

By Andrea Hilderman July 28, 2014

Given this year’s cool, wet spring, harvesting in a timely fashion might become a challenge. In pulse crops, desiccant use can be a critical component of harvest management to dry down any remaining green material in the field as well as deal with actively growing weeds. Dale Risula, Saskatchewan’s provincial special crops specialist, starts almost […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Oats, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Ag Canada tightens grain/oilseed stocks projections

By GFM Network News July 22, 2014

CNS — Ending stocks of Canada’s major grains and oilseeds at the close of the upcoming 2014/15 (Jul/Nov) crop year will be tighter than earlier projections, according to updated supply/demand tables released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s market analysis branch on July 22. The latest tables take into account the latest acreage estimates released by […] Read more

Crops, Features, Pulses

How to harvest pulse crops

If you’re new to pulses or want a refresher, here are four harvest factors 

By Melanie Epp July 16, 2014

With pulse crops, a successful harvest starts not long after seed goes into the ground, says Dale Risula, provincial crop specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Knowing when to use land rollers, choosing a desiccant and knowing the best ways to harvest and store the crops are all key to succeeding with pulses. 1. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Edible beans fight for yields in watery Manitoba

By GFM Network News July 15, 2014

CNS — Flooding in Manitoba is causing headaches for growers of edible beans but at least two industry experts think they’ll come out of the situation OK. Jason Voth farms southeast of Altona and also sits as chairman of the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association’s Edible Bean Committee. He says in his local area of Altona […] Read more

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