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The Bean Report – May 13, 2026
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Regional Variety Testing Program

MPSG sponsors regional soybean and pulse variety trials across Manitoba annually. Find results from herbicide-tolerant soybean, conventional soybean, dry bean, pea, faba bean and lupin trials.

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December 4, 2025

2026 Pulse and Soybean Variety Guide

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Peas

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April 22, 2025

Seeding Peas: Establish a Strong Crop

Seeding Date Seed peas as early as possible from late April to early May for maximum yield potential. Peas are more tolerant to spring frosts than other crops because pea

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January 31, 2025

Phytophthora Root Rot in Soybeans

Phytophthora root rot (PRR) is a soil-borne root and stem disease of soybeans caused by Phytophthora sojae. Unlike other root rot pathogens, P. sojae may infect soybeans at any growth

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Peas

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January 31, 2025

Aphanomyces Root Rot in Peas

Download as a PDF or read the content below. Aphanomyces root rot, caused by Aphanomyces euteiches, is the most destructive pea disease in Western Canada. Aphanomyces is an oomycete pathogen,

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Faba Beans

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January 31, 2025

Faba Bean Production Guidelines

Basic agronomic recommendations for faba beans, including field and variety selection, seeding, fertility, pest management, and harvest and storage.

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Lupins, Other Pulses

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January 31, 2025

Lupin Production Guidelines

Download as a PDF or read full content below. Lupins are an attractive alternative pulse crop option since they are excellent nitrogen (N) fixers, resistant to Aphanomyces root rot and

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The Bean Report – May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 Report Overview: Listen to the May 13, 2026 Radio Bean report by clicking play above

May 14, 2026
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2026 Scouting Network Sign-Up

We are looking for fields of soybeans, dry beans, field peas, fababeans and lupins to monitor during the growing season to keep on top of cropping issues. If you would like […]

May 12, 2026
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Field Pea, Soybean, Dry Bean, and Faba Bean Fields From All Across Manitoba Needed For 2026 Disease Survey

Manitoba Agriculture is pleased to share that they have launched a new sign-up system for the annual provincial field crop disease surveys. They are reaching out to agriculture producers willing […]

May 12, 2026
Read more: Field Pea, Soybean, Dry Bean, and Faba Bean Fields From All Across Manitoba Needed For 2026 Disease Survey

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Each year, a representative sample of fields across Manitoba are surveyed for foliar, root and stem diseases.

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Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Buyers

The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Buyers is a complete list of Canadian pulse brokers, buyers and processors who are licensed and bonded (unless indicated as exempt), through the Canadian Grain Commission.

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