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Your source for independent, up-to-date information on soybean and pulse crop agronomy and research.
The Bean Report is a digital newsletter distributed bi-weekly throughout the growing season.

Latest Issue
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Read report: The Bean Report – August 5, 2026
August 5, 2026 Report Overview: Listen to the August 5, 2026 Radio Bean Report by clicking play above.

Print and digital magazine
Pulse Beat delivers cutting-edge research, production information and news to our farmer members.
Pulse Beat magazine is published twice per year in December and April.

PRINT AND Digital newsletter
Relevant, targeted information for the dry bean community.
The Dry Bean Bulletin is a newsletter distributed twice per year to dry bean farmers and industry members.

Latest Issue
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Dry Bean Bulletin February 2026
Read issue: Dry Bean Bulletin February 2026
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News
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On-Farm Network Update for August 5, 2026
On July 28, The On-Farm Network (OFN) co-hosted near Dauphin an on farm research tour together with Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Canola Growers. This is the second year in a row this event has been held. There were presentations on 4R nutrient management and how nutrient management pertains to tile drainage. Following the 4R…
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Honouring the Legacy of Dennis Lange
The Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dennis Lange, Manitoba Agriculture’s Pulse and Soybean Specialist. Dennis was widely respected for his knowledge, practical guidance, and calm, thoughtful approach. His work in pulse and soybean agronomy expanded production across Manitoba and strengthened the industry well beyond Manitoba’s borders.…
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Thinking of Our Manitoba Farmers
In the month of June 2026, Manitoba has experienced such intense rain, wind, and hail storms over so many areas. At Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, we are holding all of our farmers in our thoughts and wishing them the best as they move forward through a very challenging crop year. Each farm and farmer…
Crop Production Guidelines
These production guidelines were created to provide farmers and agronomists with an overview of soybean and pulse production throughout the growing season.
Highlighted at Ag Days in 2025, find our new production guidelines for faba beans, lupins, narrow-row dry beans below!
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Faba Bean Production Guidelines
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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 have an upright growth habit with good standability. Markets for lupins are in development in Western Canada. They are rich in protein (35-40% protein), high…
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Dry Bean Narrow-Row Production Guidelines
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Organic Field Peas – Production Guidelines
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Soybean Production Guidelines
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Field Pea Production Guidelines
Regional Variety Testing Program
Pulse and soybean varieties have been evaluated for nearly 30 years across Manitoba. Learn more about the variety testing program and find links to variety entry forms for these trials.

