Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers

06/16/2026

🌱 How are the lupins looking?

The 2026 lupin variety trials at the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation (PCDF) in Roblin include three species: narrow leaf, sweet white, and yellow lupins.

MPSG Production Agronomist Wendy McDonald took a closer look at the crop on June 3 to assess emergence, growth stages, and some unusual symptoms being observed in the field.

From understanding lupin emergence and the role of cotyledons to investigating browning, wind damage, and potential disease concerns, this field update dives into what’s happening below and above the soil surface.

The lupins will continue to be monitored as the season progresses. 🌱

Read the full agronomy update 👇

By: Wendy McDonald – MPSG Production Agronomist – West On June 3, 2026 we went to have a look at the three species of lupins that are part of the variety trials seeded at the Parkland Crop Diversif…

06/15/2026

"It's a busy life, but it's lots of fun too."
For Manitoba farm families, spring seeding season means 18-hour days, meals on the go, and quality time with the kids that usually happens in a tractor cab.

Tyler and Kate kindly welcomed us to their farm near Carman, Manitoba, during seeding season. It was a wonderful opportunity to see their dedication and teamwork firsthand, highlighting the care that goes into growing food.

06/15/2026

Check out this yummy recipe! Packed with goodness and perfect for an after school snack!

06/14/2026

🌱 Finding cutworms in soybeans? Don’t panic — scout first!

In our latest agronomy update, MPSG Production Agronomist Wendy McDonald takes a closer look at cutworm activity in Manitoba soybean fields. While some feeding damage was found, further scouting showed the field was not at the economic threshold for treatment.

The article explores:
🔎 How to scout for cutworms
🐛 When insecticide treatment may be needed
🌿 The role of natural beneficial insects (thanks Mother Nature!)
🌱 How seed treatments can help protect emerging soybeans

Remember: finding a cutworm doesn’t always mean action is needed — proper scouting and thresholds are key.

Read the full article 👇

https://manitobapulse.ca/2026/06/finding-certain-cutworms-in-soybeans-isnt-cause-for-concern/

By: Wendy McDonald – MPSG Production Agronomist – West A field near Dutton Siding on June 3. It had soybeans emerging and some approaching the unifoliate stage. These untreated soybeans were seeded…

06/14/2026

🌱 Hail… Unifoliate Stage Soybeans… Re-Seeding??

Hail can leave soybean fields with some tough decisions to make — especially when soybeans are still young and at the unifoliate (VC) stage.

After a June 2 hail event south of Ste. Rose, MPSG Production Agronomist Wendy McDonald took a closer look at damaged soybean fields to assess which plants could recover and which ones were unlikely to make it.

So… how do you decide whether to keep the stand or re-seed?

🌱 Check for viable growing points — soybeans need at least one node to regrow from
🔍 Count surviving plants — not just what’s visible above ground
📏 Assess yield potential and field uniformity
📅 Consider seeding deadlines, moisture, heat units, and available seed

In this case, field assessments showed the recovering plant stand was too low to maintain yield potential. After considering all factors, the decision was made to re-seed.

Read the full agronomy update for a closer look at hail damage assessment, plant recovery, and the factors that go into making a re-seeding decision below:

By: Wendy McDonald – MPSG Production Agronomist – West Hail south of Ste. Rose on June 2, 2026. Photo credit: farmer provided Source: Virginia Cooperative Extension Source: Virginia Cooperative Ext…

06/12/2026

🌱 Calling all farmers! Join us for Farmer Day at the 2026 Crop Diagnostic School! 🌱

Get ready for a hands-on day of learning, networking, and digging into crop production challenges with industry experts. Explore the latest agronomic insights, learn practical diagnostic skills, and connect with fellow farmers and crop specialists.

📅 Friday, July 3, 2026
📍 University of Manitoba – Ian N. Morrison Research Farm
📌 Carman, MB

✨ FREE to attend — register today!

06/11/2026

🌱 The latest Bean Report is here!

As crops continue to emerge and growers begin making key in-season management decisions, this week’s report is packed with timely agronomy insights from across Manitoba.

Inside the June 10 Bean Report:
✅ View From The Field with Wendy McDonald
✅ On-Farm Network update
✅ What to expect from soybeans in June
✅ Lupin crop observations
✅ Hail damage, soybean recovery, and re-seeding considerations
✅ Cutworm concerns in soybeans
✅ Crop staging tips
✅ Using Delta T for better spray decisions
✅ Dicamba application timing reminders
✅ 2026 Scouting Network sign-up
✅ Disease survey field recruitment for soybeans, dry beans, peas, and faba beans

Stay informed with the latest crop updates, scouting tips, and agronomy recommendations to help guide your management decisions this season.

June 10, 2026 Report Overview: View From The Field, Wendy McDonald Production Agronomist West On-Farm Network Update Will Soybeans Look Rough This June? How are the Lupins Looking? Hail, Soybeans, …

06/09/2026

📅 MASC Seeding Deadline Reminder

As we move through June, be sure to keep Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) seeding deadlines in mind to maintain full AgriInsurance coverage.

🌱 Soybeans
• Area 1: June 8 (extended coverage June 9–13)
• Areas 2 & 3: June 4 (extended coverage June 5–9)
• Area 4: May 30

🌱 Dry Edible Beans
• Area 1: June 10 (extended coverage June 11–15)
• Areas 2 & 3: June 6 (extended coverage June 7–11)

🌱 Field Peas
• June 15 (extended coverage June 16–20)

🌱 Faba Beans
• May 25 (extended coverage May 26–30)

Before making final planting decisions, check the MASC seeding deadline maps and details for your area.

https://www.masc.mb.ca/seeding-deadlines/

Crops must be seeded by the indicated seeding deadline to be eligible for full AgriInsurance coverage. Crops seeded in the extended seeding period will still be insured, but at a reduced coverage level.

06/08/2026

🚜🌱 The 2026 On-Farm Network season is well underway!

Our team, alongside Tone Ag Consulting Ltd. and New Era Ag Technologies, has been busy establishing field-scale research trials across Manitoba to help answer real-world production questions on farmers’ fields.

This year’s trials are evaluating a wide range of management practices in soybeans, field peas, dry beans, and faba beans, including seeding rates, seeding speed, row spacing, inoculation strategies, rolling timing, starter fertilizer, biostimulants, and more.

📊 As of May 27:
✅ 75% of soybean trials established
✅ 100% of pea trials established
✅ 100% of faba bean trials established
⏳ Dry bean trials coming soon

These on-farm trials play an important role in generating practical, local research that helps Manitoba growers make informed management decisions.

Stay tuned throughout the season as we share updates, observations, and results from the field!

The On-Farm Network, together with our contractors Tone Ag Consulting Ltd. (St. Pierre-Jolys) and New Era Ag Technologies (Swan River), have been busy establishing seeding-timed on-farm field scale…

06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jared Bento to the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers team as our new Research Specialist!

Born and raised in Manitoba, Jared brings a strong background in crop research, agronomy, and extension. His experience spans roles with Haplotech Inc., Bayer Crop Science, the University of Manitoba’s canola breeding program, and most recently Manitoba Canola Growers, where he led on-farm research, variety trials, data analysis, and farmer extension initiatives.

Jared has already hit the ground running, working on a special soybean protein stability project, and will also be supporting our On-Farm Network, Variety Trials, field days, and agronomy extension programs.

When he’s not in the field or analyzing data, you’ll find Jared tending to his ever-growing home garden or enjoying a weekend of WRC rally racing.

Welcome to the team, Jared! We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm you’ll bring to Manitoba’s pulse and soybean industry.