Pulse and Soybean Variety Guide

The performance of soybean, dry (edible) bean, field pea, faba bean and new in 2023 lupin varieties is tested at multiple locations across Manitoba each year. The purpose of this variety testing program is to provide independent, unbiased data to help you select the best varieties suited to your farm. Find yield, maturity and other agronomic information summarized in the guides linked below.


Contents of these publications can only be reproduced with permission from MPSG.

Current Variety Evaluation Guides

2022 Guides:

Soybean Protein by Variety

Field Pea Protein by Variety

2023 Variety Trial Locations

TrialLocations
Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans – Eastern ManitobaArborg, Beausejour, Carman, Morris, Portage la Prairie, St. Adolphe, Stonewall
Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans – Western ManitobaDauphin, Hamiota, Holland, Melita, Souris, Swan River
Conventional Soybeans – Eastern ManitobaArborg, Beausejour, Carman, Melita, Morris, Portage la Prairie, St. Adolphe, Stonewall
Conventional Soybeans – Western ManitobaMelita, Swan River
First-Year Entry SoybeansCarman, Hamiota, Melita, Morris, Souris, St. Adolphe
Dry Beans – Wide RowsCarman, Morden, Portage la Prairie, Winkler
Dry Beans – Narrow RowsMelita, Morden, Portage la Prairie, Souris, Swan River
Field PeasArborg, Carberry, Hamiota, Holland, Melita, Morden, Portage la Prairie, Roblin, Souris, Swan River
Faba BeansDauphin, Morden, Swan River

Acknowledgements

Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers would like to thank the following organizations who assist with organizing, establishing and managing the crop variety evaluations:

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Ag-Quest
  • Canada-Manitoba Crop Diversification Centres (CMCDC)
  • Manitoba Agriculture
  • Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team (MCVET)
  • Murphy et al Inc.
  • New Era Ag Technologies
  • Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation (PCDF)
  • Prairies East Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (PESAI)
  • Westman Agriculture Development Organization (WADO)