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L to R: University of Guelph dean John Cranfield; Brett Shepard, Ridgetown Campus; Chris Gillard, researcher; Jamie Payton, OBG acting chair; Ryan Koeslag, Ontario Bean Growers executive director.
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Weed research professorship receives funds

Ontario Bean Growers, anonymous donor contribute $2 million to ensure position continues

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The Ontario Bean Growers are helping fund a Weed Management Professorship position based at the Ridgetown campus of the University of Guelph.  “With the retirement of Dr. Peter Sikkema in 2024, this funding will not only ensure weed research continues for dry beans but will also support the Huron Research Station for the next 10 […] Read more
Pinto beans. (Vergani_Fotografia/iStock/Getty Images)
Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Smaller North American dry bean crops to underpin prices

Canada's edible bean crop estimated smallest since 2016

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MarketsFarm — Variable weather conditions during the 2023 growing season cut into edible bean production in some key North American growing regions, with tighter supplies overall likely to keep prices well supported. “The whole world is a little short of beans this year,” said Mitch Coulter, executive director of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association in […] Read more
File photo of black beans. (Nhattienphoto/iStock/Getty Images)
Crops

Pulse weekly outlook: ‘Average’ dry bean crop in Manitoba

Won't be close to last year's 'pretty phenomenal' crop

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MarketsFarm — As Manitoba’s pulse harvest neared completion, a provincial pulse specialist says it will vary as to whether dry bean growers are satisfied with the result. Dennis Lange said that 96 per cent of Manitoba’s dry bean crop has already come off the field. In the central region, 97 per cent of its dry […] Read more
Field peas. (Lisa Guenther photo)
Crops

Pulse weekly outlook: Average yields expected for Manitoba crops

Beans, soy may still benefit if rain comes

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MarketsFarm — Pulse crops in Manitoba fared well against the elements which included sporadic rainfall and normal to below-normal temperatures for much of the past month. Provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange in Altona said field peas should begin harvesting operations next week. “As far as pea acres go, we’re looking at about 145,000 acres. That’s […] Read more
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Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: More U.S. peas, chickpeas expected in 2023

On the other hand, fewer lentils and beans

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MarketsFarm — It was a mixed bag for forecasted seeded pulse acres in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA released its acreage report on Friday, with data provided by respondents between May 30 and June 15. The report came two days after Statistics Canada (StatCan) released its June acreage […] Read more
Field peas. (Lisa Guenther photo)
Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba crops get good start but need rain

Some bean growers seek moisture at lower planting depths

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MarketsFarm — Pulse growers in Manitoba are waiting for one thing: rain. So far in May, growing areas of the province have not seen any significant precipitation, according to Dennis Lange, industry development specialist for pulse crops with Manitoba Agriculture. Dry beans, he said, are the last pulse crop farmers have been planting in Manitoba […] Read more
File photo of a pea crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops

Pulse weekly outlook: Seeding to start in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan lentils expected to lose acres to wheat, canola

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MarketsFarm — With the calendar turning to May and temperatures expected to surpass 20 C this week, pulse seedings are set to begin for parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. “Right now, we’re still in a bit of a holding pattern,” said Manitoba provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange. “We haven’t really had much for drying. Now […] Read more

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