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Issue 92 • March 2021
Pest Priorities for 2021
p. 24
Elevating Canada as a World Applying the 5%
Leader in Pulse-Based Protein Rule to Soybean
New state-of-the-art protein Production
facility in Manitoba p. 29
p. 19
2020 Update on the
A Career of Heart and Status of Root Rots
Collaboration p. 35
Dr. Debra McLaren
p. 20 Update on Pea
Intercropping
Research
in Manitoba
p. 45
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In This Issue
ON THE COVER 28 Scouting and Soil Testing for Soybean
19 Elevating Canada as a World Leader in Cyst Nematode
Pulse-Based Protein – New state-of-the- 32 Faba Bean Insect and Disease Scouting
art protein facility in Manitoba Calendar
Issue 92 • Spring 2021
20 A Career of Heart and Collaboration – 33 Managing Kochia in Pulses and
Dr. Debra McLaren Soybeans
24 The Bean Report – Pest Priorities for 2021 36 View from the Field – What’s bugging
Publisher Manitoba Pulse & Soybean 29 Applying the 5% Rule to Soybean your seedlings?
Growers Production 37 On-Farm Network Soybean Row
Editor Toban Dyck MPSG 35 2020 Update on the Status of Root Rots Spacing Trials
Associate Sandy Robinson MPSG 45 Update on Pea Intercropping Research 40 The Prairie Plant Protein Project – Results
Editors Laura Schmidt MPSG in Manitoba and industry opportunities
Cassandra Tkachuk MPSG 41 Soil Health in Soybeans
MPSG BUSINESS
Design and Imprint Media 2 Message from Board Chair 48 Insect Issues in Pulse and Soybean Crops
Production Services Inc. in 2020 and Outlook for 2021
2 Scientific Research & Experimental
Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers thanks the Development Tax Credit 49 View from the Field – Investigating yellow
authors who have taken the time to contribute unifoliates
3 Message from Executive Director
to this publication. 51 Early-Season Management of Soybeans
5 2021 Annual General Meeting Summary
53 Soybean Seeding Rate Trials Optimizing
Publications Mail Agreement #40016070 5 2021 Committees and Representatives
the Bottom Line – On-Farm Network
RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN
MARKET AND POLICY 55 Wireworms in Manitoba and a Guide to
ADDRESSES TO:
8 Grain Growers of Canada Optimistic Scouting your Fields
Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers
about Agriculture in 2021 56 Soybean Scout Answers
P. O. Box 1760, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0
9 The World’s Tremendous Appetite for 57 2020 Soybean Acres Map
204.745.6488 Fax 204.745.6213
Canadian Pulses – Pulse Canada 58 2020 Field Pea Acres Map
Email sandy@manitobapulse.ca
12 Manitoba has Greatest Potential for 59 2020 Dry Bean Acres Map
Pulse Beat is the official journal of and Soybean Boom – Soy Canada
published by Manitoba Pulse & Soybean 15 Clancey’s Stats CONNECTING
Growers (MPSG) – a farmer organization 6 Agriculture in the Classroom – CALM
funded by sales of pulse (beans, peas, lentils RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION goes virtual for 2021
and faba beans) and soybean crops grown 5 Soybean Scout
in the province of Manitoba. Circulation is 17 A Structural Element of Canada’s
approximately 4,000 distributed to farmers, 10 View from the Field – Paying attention to Agricultural Scaffolding – Canadian
government, researchers and industry involved the pea leaf weevil Grain Commission
in pulses and/or soybeans. 22 2021 Research and Production Outlook 60 Recipe Corner
The views expressed in articles and advertise
ments are those of the contributors and do
not necessarily represent the views of MPSG.
Contents of this publication can only be Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers 2021 Board of Directors and Staff
reproduced with the permission of MPSG.
ELECTED FARMER DIRECTORS
Chair – Calvin Penner – Elm Creek Bryce Pallister – Portage la Prairie
Vice Chair – Melvin Rattai – Beausejour John Preun – St. Andrews
MEMBER PRIVACY POLICY Bryce MacMillan – Marquette Frank Prince – Waskada
Member information is collected and used in accordance with Ben Martens – Boissevain Garrett Sawatzky – Altona
the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Brendan Phillips – Hartney Ernie Sirski – Dauphin
Act (PIPEDA) and is the property of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean
Growers (MPSG). Information will not be shared, sold or viewed STAFF
by any individual or group outside of MPSG unless directly Executive Director – Daryl Domitruk Production Specialist – East – Cassandra
related to member communications. – daryl@manitobapulse.ca Tkachuk – cassandra@manitobapulse.ca
Please direct your comments or concerns to Sandy Robinson at Director of Finance and Production Specialist – West – Laura Schmidt
204.745.6488 or email sandy@manitobapulse.ca Administration – Melissa Denys-Roulette – laura@manitobapulse.ca
– melissa@manitobapulse.ca Agronomist – On-Farm Network – Megan
Finance and HR Administrator – Sandy Bourns – megan@manitobapulse.ca
Robinson – sandy@manitobapulse.ca On-Farm Network Technician – Ian Kirby
FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Research and Check-off Administrator – ian@manitobapulse.ca
contact Shannon at Imprint Media Services Wendy Voogt – wendy@manitobapulse.ca
Phone 204.669.8107 | Email imprint@shaw.ca Director of Communications – Toban Dyck
– toban@manitobapulse.ca Cover photo by Laura Schmidt, MPSG
MPSG BUSINESS
Message from Board Chair
Calvin Penner, Chair, MPSG
MANY PEOPLE WERE excited to put 2020 this year. Thanks to all the farmers who research projects since 2018, and MPSG
behind them and look forward to a better attended the event. It was a steep learning continues to find ways to best leverage
year in 2021. curve for all of us. Thanks to MPSG staff farmer dollars.
While we’re all affected by the for helping put this on. It was strange to While being involved in policy is
pandemic to some degree, 2020 was not be addressing my laptop camera instead unavoidable, we’ll limit our engagement,
a terrible year for agriculture, especially of a room full of familiar faces. But, again, relying instead on our partners who
in contrast to 2019. these are interesting times. have analysts, experts and budgets for
It wasn’t very long ago that it seemed I look forward to seeing all of you at such things.
that the markets didn’t have much reason CropConnect in 2022 (hopefully). We are working closely with Roquette
to be optimistic. The world seemed to At the reorganization meeting following and Merit Functional Foods, as well as
have a huge surplus of grain and prices MPSG’s AGM, I was re-elected as Chair of keeping a close eye on other up and
were stagnant at best. Trade wars and the Board of Directors. It’s an honour to coming opportunities in the pulse and
elections always seem to throw a shadow be able to serve this great organization. I soybean industries. New pea varieties are
over agriculture and our established would like to express a heartfelt thanks to entering the market and our agronomics
markets. I hope you weren’t like us and outgoing MPSG director Hailey Jefferies are only getting sharper as we get more
sold most of your crop at what seemed for her service and dedication to the pulse experience growing them. There is also
like decent prices and missed the market and soybean industries. Her expertise and increasing attention on faba beans and
run on soybeans. As I write this, at the perspectives will be missed. faba bean processing. There seems to
beginning of January, soybean prices are Bryce Pallister, of Portage la Prairie, be great protein-related potential in
in the teens. I hope this trend continues filed his nomination papers for election to that crop.
throughout the year. the board of directors. Bryce, along with We’re excited for the day we can tour
If only we knew exactly how much incumbents Ben Martens and Brendan some of these processing facilities as soon
new crop to forward sell and what price Phillips, were elected by acclamation. as they’re ready to have guests and once
to lock in. Canola and other large-acre Welcome, Bryce! pandemic restrictions lift.
crops are experiencing a similar market It was established again at our AGM MPSG employees have been working
uptick. There may be some jostling for that we are a research-based organization. from home for quite some time now,
acres among the larger crops, which may In his research and production report, but the organization hasn’t skipped a
benefit some of the smaller ones. We’ll Daryl Domitruk, reported on all the beat. I am impressed by their ability to
see. All I can say for sure is that these are great ways in which MSPG is investing continue to operate at a high level, despite
interesting times we are living in. farmer dollars. MPSG’s commitment to the limitations of doing so during these
Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers research remained strong in 2020. The strange times.
(MPSG) held its AGM via a virtual format organization has allocated about $6.7M to continued on page 3
Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Farmers that contribute check-off dollars to MPSG and are in good standing are eligible to
claim the federal Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit.
For the 2020 tax year, 34.67% of MPSG check-off qualifies for the SR&ED tax credit.
For more information on the process of claiming the tax credit, please
consult your accountant or visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.
The 2001–2020 MPSG SR&ED tax credit rates are available on the MPSG
website manitobapulse.ca.
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MPSG BUSINESS
Message from Executive Director
Daryl Domitruk, Executive Director, MPSG
BACK IN 2017, the discussion was “how many decades of adaptive development like Roquette have demonstrated
high will soybean acres go?” A few dry by farmers and researchers. Soybeans commitment by, in their case, funding
years later and we’ve turned to “where and pulses will have to accomplish the pea breeding. Variety developers continue
will soybean acres stabilize?” Stable same level of adaptation in a fraction of to play a key role. Small innovation
acreage is a product of several factors but the time. companies are getting on board.
demonstrated yield stability is among the Fortunately, we can set aside one Government has provided matching
most important. concern. Demand for both soybeans funds for research. Going forward, we will
For acres to be maintained, farmers and pulses is increasing. Think protein, need these actors and more to join in a
need to have confidence their crop will health and sustainability. The market strategic effort to really anchor pulses and
yield above a reasonable threshold across attributes of pulses especially, but also soybeans into the Manitoba landscape.
the range of weather they expect to soybeans, have made these crops go-to Saskatchewan answered a similar call in
encounter. This is the decision on which products in the food and feed industries the 1980s. It took decades of patience
soybean’s fortunes are now resting. worldwide. To capture our share of this and perseverance but, that province’s
The effect of yield stability on farmers’ market, we need to meet the market’s investment in pulse breeding has yielded
cropping strategies determines the pull with a local production push. Indeed, billions of dollars.
ability of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean the push was ignited by the introduction If Manitobans wish to make a
Growers (MPSG) to invest in research. of early maturing soybean varieties. legitimate play for soybean crushing
The very nature of the check-off system Progress will continue only by integrating or to expand pulse processing, we
means annual research investments stress-resistant genetics with improved will have to move pulse and soybean
correspond to the ups and downs of crop management practices. Achieving production to a higher, more stable level.
check-off revenues. To a small degree, we this would result in crops that garner MPSG will pursue this goal by fostering
smooth the bumps by carefully managing the confidence of growers year in and new partnerships and encouraging
financial commitments. However, we are year out. government to support strategic
prohibited from saving too much for a To move production to where it should investments in technology and market
rainy day. Stable research funding will be, MPSG is calling on itself to mount development.
only be achieved if that research can a strong and targeted response to gaps On other fronts, the winter of 2020–21
produce a soybean crop that is a reliable in the performance of our crops. Root was engaging and thought-provoking.
option in our eastern prairie home. diseases in pulses and susceptibility to Participation in national organizations
Over 15 years of ramp-up in soybean drought in soybeans top the list. I’ll get such as Soy Canada, Pulse Canada and
production, wheat and canola acres into the research this requires in my Grain Growers of Canada gave MPSG
remain remarkably stable. Like soybeans, research report. Here, it’s important to a voice on business risk management,
these crops are global commodities. know a broad buy-in among stakeholders regulation of crop protection products
Unlike soybeans, these crops became is required for our industry to reach its and grain transportation. The policy
what we might call staple crops for the full potential. agenda continues to expand as reviews of
prairie farmer. Canola and wheat have Growers have stated their commitment seed and variety registration legislation
earned growers’ confidence through through their check-off dollars. Processors continued on page 4
continued from page 2
Farmers can look forward to another make informed agronomic decisions. It’s Please visit MPSG’s website to view
growing season of strong support from been a pleasure to watch the program research, see how the organization is
our Bean Report, our growing catalogue progress along a trajectory of realizing its working for you and sign up for our
of production resources, Pulse Beat and vast potential for growth. various communications. Hopefully, I will
Pulse Beat: The Science Edition, as well as Our Agronomist-in-Residence program see you in person soon. n
information the On-Farm Network crew at the University of Manitoba, along with
distributes. the On-Farm Network, helps MPSG fill the
Our On-Farm Network continues to
grow. We use its results on our farm to
gap between academic research and farm
application of research results.
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picks up alongside reviews of the the narrative on sustainability is being MPSG members consider on a regular
Canadian Grain Commission’s mandate. carried by the non-farmers in the supply basis. Maybe they should? The fact is
MPSG alone does not possess the chain. By building on the attributes of vascular health is a big determinant of
resources to become fully immersed in legume crops, growers could speak more risk from several life-threatening diseases.
these discussions. We are, however, fully confidently about what they are doing to So, in addition to their environmental
capable of expressing the Manitoba pulse provide solutions and seize more of the attributes, it appears pulses can save us
and soybean grower perspective through sustainability narrative for themselves. all money and distress by keeping us out
our national partners. Lately, by filling the Westman of the health care system. Although the
Somehow, amidst the scramble of production specialist position, we’ve imagination runs wild with possibilities,
policy activity, the subject of sustainability re-committed to placing staff in the field it’s frustrating that we can’t seem to figure
has risen to the surface. For the pulse to cover all corners of Manitoba. Part a way for farmers to profit from these
and soybean industry, it may be time to of adapting crops is to recognize the incredibly valuable crop attributes. That
put aside our guarded approach to the challenges crops are facing when and said, as one who has a guarded attitude
attributes of our crops. For one, reducing where they are grown. An office job with toward social license, I admit there may
N-fertilizer turns the fuzzy concept of requirements to be in the field is subtly be potential to earn more public respect
sustainability into something tangible. different from a field job that requires an with results like these. n
Raising the profile of legumes will expose office. Our staff have chosen the latter.
their strengths but also weaknesses. Finally, here’s something I wish we
Anecdotally, soybeans have required knew how to capture value from —
fewer pesticides, but their low post- coloured beans have been shown to
harvest residue needs to be addressed to positively affect the tensile properties of
better protect the soil. human blood vessels. This is the claim of OUR VISION
The sustainability discussion is too researchers at the University of Manitoba Manitoba farms sustainably
often dominated by non-farm voices and St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre producing profitable, quality pulse
declaring what they think a farmer based on years of work partially funded and soybean crops.
should do with their land. It seems by MPSG. Certainly, this is not a topic
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Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers
2021 Committees and Representatives
MPSG COMMITTEES – The first named is chair Meeting Summary
T
Executive – C
. Penner, M. Rattai, B. Phillips he 2021 annual general meeting (AGM) and
Governance/HR – B
. MacMillan, F. Prince the special meeting of Manitoba Pulse &
Policy – B
. Phillips, B. Martens, B. Pallister, J. Preun, Soybean Growers (MPSG) took place virtually
M. Rattai, E. Sirski Annual General Meeting this year due to restrictions surrounding
PRESENTATION
02.10.21 • VIRTUAL the COVID-19 pandemic. Incumbent board
Finance/Audit – M. Rattai, J. Preun
Resolutions – B. Phillips, B. Martens, B. Pallister members Brendan Phillips and Ben Martens
were re-elected by acclamation. Also acclaimed to MPSG’s board of directors was
Nominating – B
. Phillips, B. Martens, B. Pallister
Bryce Pallister from Portage la Prairie.
Communications/Member Relations – E . Sirski,
B. MacMillan, B. Pallister, G. Sawatzky Hailey Jefferies did not seek another term. Board Chair Calvin Penner thanked her for
Market Development – J . Preun, B. Martens,
her service to the pulse and soybean industries.
B. Pallister A special meeting was held in conjunction with this year’s AGM to consider proposed
Research – F . Prince, B. Martens, B. Pallister, amendments to MPSG’s by-laws that would allow the organization to hold AGMs or
B. Phillips, M. Rattai, G. Sawatzky any special meeting of the members electronically.
U of M Research Agronomist Advisory Advance registration for members and guests was required. Attendance was down
Committee – F . Prince, J. Preun
slightly from previous years and engagement from members was minimal, likely due
to the limitations of the platform.
MPSG REPRESENTATIVES
The by-law amendments and acceptance of the 2020 financial report were passed,
Canadian Grain Commission Pulse
Sub-Committee – G. Sawatzky
and George & Associates Chartered Professional Accounts Inc. was again appointed
as MPSG’s auditor for 2021. MPSG board chair Calvin Penner presided over the
Grain Growers of Canada – B. Phillips
meeting and delivered his address. Daryl Domitruk presented his executive director’s
• Trade and Marketing – E . Sirski
report, as well as his review on research and production. Melissa Denys-Roulette
• Business Risk Management – TBD
delivered the 2020 SR&ED presentation.
Keystone Agricultural Producers
• General Council – C. Penner No new business was raised prior to adjournment.
• Pulse/Oilseed Sub-Committee – Staff
• Commodity Group – C. Penner
MCVET – Staff
PGDC/PRCPSC – B. Martens, staff
Pulse Canada – B. Martens, G. Sawatzky
• Sustainability – F. Prince
Soy Canada – E. Sirski, M. Rattai
Western Canadian Pulse Growers Association
• WGRF – B. Dalgarno (MPSG) (term 2019–2023)
• CGC Western Grain Standards Committee –
E. Sirski (exp. 2021)
Soybean Scout
What is the difference
between these two
cutworms?
Answers can be found on page 56
A B
CONNECTING
Agriculture in the Classroom
CALM goes virtual for 2021
Emily Hart, Ag in the Classroom
THIS YEAR, CANADIAN Agriculture Literacy volunteers come from various agricultural
Month (CALM) will look a little different backgrounds, including farmers and
in schools across Manitoba. Agriculture agriculture industry representatives, and Photo: Jolene Olive
in the Classroom–Manitoba (AITC–M) play a huge role in educating students
is adapting to the challenges faced with on the agriculture industry and how it
University of Manitoba plant science student
running a hands-on experiential program works. AITC–M provides volunteers with
Samantha Clemis speaks to a class at CALM 2020.
during a time when social distancing brief training on what to include in their
is key. presentations and gives them the tools
This year, without the ability to do needed to engage with the classroom. agriculture and nutrition themed book
in-person visits, AITC–M is unable to In March 2020, 210 schools, 408 in French or English, the Healthy Foods
work with volunteers — and virtual visits classrooms and 8,278 students partici from Healthy Farms student activity
aren’t always an option for classrooms pated in CALM with the help of 173 sheets in French or English, videos
because of technology requirements —but volunteers. Over the past four years, from Manitoba farmers and processors
volunteers are crucial to CALM’s success AITC–M has almost doubled the number in English and a teacher guide to help
in the future. Many pulse and soybean of students they reach through CALM. implement these tools. CALM takes place
growers have been volunteers for CALM “I view CALM on two levels,” said in March and targets grade two to six
year after year. The personal connection Peitsch. “It’s a connection for the agri students, although resources are made
and impact these volunteers make on culture industry to get into classrooms for kindergarten through grade eight.
students is unmatched and will be missed and share their stories, and for the Kira Rowat, Program Manager and
in 2021. students, it provides a link between the Organizer for CALM, says she can see
“We couldn’t do what we usually do food on their plate and those in the AITC–M running a blended online and
without the over 170 volunteers it takes industry who work hard to get it there.” in-person program in the future. This
to run the program in Manitoba,” Larissa In 2021, teachers can register their would allow them to have a larger reach
Peitsch, Volunteer and Program Manager classroom for CALM online to help province-wide, including northern
at AITC–M, said. “I will definitely miss students learn about where food comes communities and areas that require
working with them this year.” from and how it gets to their plates. longer travel for volunteers. Although
In a pre-COVID world, volunteers The focus of CALM in Manitoba in 2021 online activities and resources could be
would be matched-up with schools near is Healthy Foods from Healthy Farms. integrated into the program, Kira says the
them to conduct in-class visits. These When teachers sign up, they receive an need for partnerships with AITC–M and
volunteers for CALM is real. With larger
reach comes a larger need for help.
Kira says CALM has been able to
engage students with the agriculture
industry in a way that many teachers feel
they don’t have the skill set or knowledge
to deliver.
“As more and more Manitobans are
distanced from where their food comes
from and how their food is grown, there
is an interest to connect students with
their natural environment and teach
them where their food comes from,”
said Rowat.
CALM is just one tool in AITC–M’s
toolbox helping to educate Manitoba
students on the agriculture industry. Visit
aitc.mb.ca to learn more about AITC–M,
their programs and events, and how to
get involved. n
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MARKET AND POLICY
Grain Growers of Canada Optimistic
about Agriculture in 2021
Erin Gowriluk, Executive Director, Grain Growers of Canada
AS WE HEAD into a new year, I’m hopeful alternative energy sources available to However, the government has since
for positive changes on some of the issues do so — which the carbon tax intends to announced plans to raise the tax by
we’ve long been working on at Grain encourage. $15/year after 2022.
Growers of Canada (GGC). The numbers we have, to date, prove An article in the Chronicle Herald
One of these issues is the existing just how much the carbon tax is costing in early January stated that “by 2030,
carbon tax that unfairly penalizes and not being returned to us through a typical 5,000-acre farm would have
Canadian farmers. rebates, as promised by Prime Minister to shell out a significant sum of over
We have been re-iterating the message Trudeau. $150,000 in new tax, based on some
that this tax, which was issued in 2019 As reported by the Toronto Sun in estimates, without any compensation.”
as part of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution January, revenues from the carbon At a time of thin margins and
Pricing Act, directly and unfairly punishes tax were $454.9M last year, but in the increasing costs, Canadian farmers simply
farmers using propane and natural gas to major farming provinces of Ontario, cannot afford these additional operating
dry their grain. Saskatchewan and Manitoba, residents expenses.
Adding insult to injury, in the same paid 20 percent, 9 percent and 19 per But there is hope.
year that the carbon tax was rolled cent more in tax (respectively) than they Last February, Conservative MP Philip
out, Canadian farmers faced one of the got back. Lawrence introduced Bill C-206, which
worst harvests in decades, resulting in The carbon tax was rolled out at a aims to remove carbon tax for fuel used
a significantly higher need to dry grain. rate of $20/tonne of emission in 2019, for grain drying and heating barns.
As you all know, to date, there are no with plans to max out at $50/tonne. continued on page 9
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8 Pulse Beat | Spring 2021MARKET AND POLICY
The World’s Tremendous Appetite for Canadian Pulses
Jeff English, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Pulse Canada
THE START OF a new year brings an based system that we’ve come to value Transportation
optimism and energy, and for the so greatly. As a result, Pulse Canada has once again
Canadian pulse industry, 2021 is no continues to work diligently to find taken centre stage
different. While the fight against the creative ways to resolve priority issues in this winter as the
COVID-19 pandemic altered much of our key markets. global demand
daily routines, demand for Canadian pulse While unconstrained access to India and competition
crops remained strong. Around the world, remains a challenge, we have recently for containers has
we are seeing an increased focus on the seen a willingness from officials in India never been stronger.
importance of food security. And there is to come to the table with a potential With 30 percent of
tremendous appetite for the functional, solution to our longstanding fumigation Canadian pulses being
nutritional and sustainability benefits that issue. We are working constructively exported via container,
Canadian pulses have to offer. with the federal government and relevant the pulse industry is
TRADE AND TRANSPORT ministers to push for this much-needed disproportionately impacted
fix within an agreed time frame. It is not by this rise in demand and by the
To ensure that we can meet the global
in the interest of pulse growers, the pulse lack of predictable and timely rail freight
demand for Canadian pulses around
trade or consumers to contend with trade service through to port. While the global
the world, stable market access and
policy volatility on top of the standard demand for containers due to COVID-19
consistent, predictable transportation
variability in global markets, which is is unprecedented, Canada’s struggles to
services are essential. Canada continues
why we’re focused on advancing solutions obtain reliable rail service is not. Pulse
to face market access barriers that are
that create greater predictability and Canada, through our leadership at the Ag
not based on science nor the rules-
transparency for all.
continued on page 10
continued from page 8
Throughout the last year, we have by 2030 — $180M a year straight out of Additionally, as we try to better
heavily pushed for support of this bill farmers’ pockets. quantify the impacts of the escalating
in Ottawa. This was one of our focuses And that’s not counting the additional carbon tax, we will continue to engage
during our last November’s Grain Week. carbon tax costs passed onto the farmer with government to show why expanded
Our messaging on this was clear and for inputs and transportation. exemptions are necessary and changes
directive: Canadian farmers are partners Canadian farmers are impacted are required in a more expedited manner.
in the fight against climate change, not an significantly by climate change. Because It’s an uphill battle, but in the spirit of
enemy to be punished. they deeply understand the need to do a fresh start to a new year, I am optimistic
Bill C-206 came up for debate in a their part to reduce emissions, maintain that we’re in a good position. We’ve done
parliament session in December and all healthy soils and be part of the solution, the background work. We’ve laid the
opposition parties indicated they would they have voluntarily adopted innovative foundation. We’ve gotten our message
likely support it, which in a minority and sustainable technologies and across and shown the impact this tax has
Parliament means the bill could pass. practices at large rates in recent decades. had to date on Canadian farms of all sizes
However, it would be a slow process. The government has failed to fully (and will have in the future).
A costing report from the recognize and acknowledge this. We know this is an issue that the
parliamentary budget officer (PBO) Last fall’s Throne Speech mentioned government can’t ignore and GGC will
last year concluded that costs would that farmers and ranchers would be ensure it stays on the front burner.
be $47M for 2021–2022 for Alberta, recognized as key partners in fighting Wishing you all an optimistic start to
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario climate change, reducing emissions and the year. n
and $59M, $60M and $60M over the building resilience.
following three years. However, that We were pleased with this verbal
report operated under the assumption support. But to date, that sentiment has
of the tax remaining $50 tonne/year. not been reflected in actions.
Based on the PBO costing results, we So, what do we do now? We will
have internally speculated the bill for continue to push for all political parties to
on-farm fuel use could be $180M a year support Bill C-206.
Find us @mbpulsesoy
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Transport Coalition (ATC), continues to the attention they need to ensure every working to ensure that increased interest
monitor and communicate on daily and member of the supply chain is pulling in plant-based food and feed translates
weekly performance of both CN and CP. their weight and getting our products to into increased value throughout the pulse
As we emerge from winter, a very high market on time and growing our exports. supply chain right back to the farm gate.
number of orders have gone unfulfilled MARKET INNOVATION In closing, MPSG members will notice
compared to previous years. This is that we look a little different this year.
As we look ahead to the opportunity for
concerning and something that both While we have unveiled a new brand and
farmers and our industry, we remain
Pulse Canada and ATC members continue website that are more reflective of the
guided by the pulse industry’s 25 by
to bring to the attention of industry and bold, innovative and energetic approach
25 strategy. This focus — to create new
relevant decision-makers in government. of our organization and its members,
demand in new use categories for 25
To provide ongoing awareness into rail growers can rest assured that our focus
percent of the industry’s productive
transportation, Pulse Canada launched remains on maximizing value in the
capacity by the year 2025 — continues
a weekly podcast, Grain by Train, where marketplace and improving efficiencies
to drive the work of Pulse Canada staff,
we break down the previous week’s associated with growing, moving and
our provincial members and like-minded
performance in under 10 minutes. This marketing pulses.
industry partners.
podcast is focused on delivering farmers We want to wish you, your family and
It’s important to note that the
the latest in what is going on without farm a prosperous year ahead as you
diversification strategy is not specific
having to comb through detailed daily head into seeding. If you have questions
to the market of a single country. It is
charts and can be found wherever you related to any initiative being undertaken
centred around getting more Canadian
listen to your podcasts. Efforts like these at Pulse Canada, please don’t hesitate to
pulses included as ingredients into food
have helped keep rail logistics top of mind get in touch. n
and feed products. Whether it is working
for groups with a stake in moving grain
with a pasta company to help them roll
from the field to the customer.
out a new product line using 100 percent
Pulse Canada staff will continue to
yellow pea flour or executing our strategy
play an active role on behalf of MPSG
to encourage bean consumption here in
and all member partners to ensure that
Canada, our Market Innovation team is
farmers and the industry overall have
View from the Field
Laura Schmidt, Production Specialist – West
PAYING ATTENTION TO THE PEA LEAF WEEVIL
Our neighbours to the west have been battling the pea leaf watching for movement on the soil as the weevils scamper
weevil for some time now, while we in Manitoba have been away. Sometimes they’ll play dead, so shifting some soil
operating outside of this pest’s range. In the last few years, around can help make them move.
however, the weevil’s march eastward has brought them There are other weevils out and about munching on peas,
into our borders with the first confirmed sighting near Swan so reach out to John Gavloski (MARD) or one of MPSG’s
River in 2019. In 2020, we found them near Gilbert Plains and production specialists for
Dauphin too. confirmation if you suspect you
Peas and faba beans are both at risk of damage from this have this pest in your field.
weevil. The characteristic leaf notching of adult feeding is As I’ve participated on several
easy to spot, but rarely causes economic damage. The true cross-provincial priority setting
culprit is the larvae that feed on root nodules, resulting calls this winter, it’s become
in reduced nitrogen fixation and poor plant growth. This apparent just how significant
also leaves the plant susceptible to more severe root rot a pest the pea leaf weevil
infections as pea leaf weevil and Fusarium have a mutualistic has been to our western
relationship. counterparts. Let’s take note to
Check for leaf notching in peas and faba beans at the end monitor for, and manage this
of May and early June. Adults are soil-coloured and can be pest now, while its impact is not
tough to spot. I’ve had luck by pulling notched plants and severe.
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Manitoba has Greatest Potential for Soybean Boom
Ron Davidson, Executive Director, Soy Canada
IN 2012, SOYBEANS became Manitoba’s and regulatory decisions taken by or regulatory framework initiatives.
third most valuable field crop, a ranking governments at both the national and Nevertheless, whether advocacy
that has been sustained for nine international levels: a) may offer positive is pursued collectively or
consecutive years. Moreover, for seven of or negative implications, b) increasingly individually, Soy Canada is
the past eight years, Manitoba surpassed reflect perspectives championed by responsible for determining
Quebec as this country’s second-largest interests with limited or inaccurate potential or experienced
soybean-producing province. understanding of the sector and c) it implications for the soy
As soybeans constitute a tier-one could be improved by well-substantiated sector and ensuring they are
option among the province’s crop and persistent engagement by value chain taken into account during
rotation choices, Manitoba’s perspectives organizations. government policy and
and priorities must be considered Founded on the principle of a “lean” regulatory decision-making
when agriculture, trade and regulatory organization, Soy Canada’s three staff processes.
decisions are being discussed. This members’ preferred approach is to The following are several
objective is assured by the multiple roles undertake analysis and advocacy activities examples of the range and diversity
of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers in collaboration and partnership with of topics on which Soy Canada
(MPSG), as a founding member, with dual other organizations that share common engages:
representation including the current Chair interests. This option is particularly RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
on the Board of Directors of Soy Canada. productive in the context of lengthy
Continuous research and innovation
The creation of Soy Canada in 2014 consultation processes associated with
have been and remain critical to enabling
reflected a recognition that policy broad-based multi-commodity policy
the expansion of soybean production.
Due to the ongoing commitment to
research, Canadian soybean production
increased progressively from 5,900
O C O N
tonnes in one region of one province
O T T E
in 1941 to 6,358,500 tonnes in seven
H ST
provinces in 2020. Soy Canada supports
P
research proposals oriented to Manitoba’s
requirements, including the importance of
greater yield stability/drought tolerance,
increased protein and enhanced pest
resistance. Recent Soy Canada activities
include:
• the organization of a national,
in-person, Soybean Research and
Submit your favourite photo that best Innovation Workshop in 2020 during
which soybean scientists from the
captures what it means to be a pulse and/or public (federal, provincial, academic)
soybean farmer in Manitoba for a chance and private sectors across Canada
exchanged perspectives on collective
to have it published in MPSG’s 2022 research achievements, challenges and
future priorities
Working for You wall calendar! • participation in a COVID-era video
conference with soybean scientists to
address proposed production-related
Send your photo submission along with a caption to research priorities for the next five-year
soy sector application by the Canadian
Toban Dyck • toban@manitobapulse.ca Field Crop Research Alliance for federal
government-industry shared-cost
funding and
For more details visit manitobapulse.ca
continued on page 13
12 Pulse Beat | Spring 2021continued from page 12 MARKET AND POLICY
• management of the industry component • Canada-Association of Southeast breeding innovation; maximum residue
of a “Collaborative Research and Nations Free Trade Agreement limits for pesticides; and phytosanitary
Development Agreement” with (ASEAN 10) restrictions. Soy Canada is responsible
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for • Canada-Pacific Alliance Free Trade for becoming aware of proposed new
shared-cost research funding on the Agreement (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, or modified technical requirements
quality of individual identity-preserved Peru) and analyzing whether the proposed
varieties for use in the manufacture of specifications could be problematic or
• Canada-Mercosur Free Trade
specific soy-based foods. prohibitive for the export of Canadian
Agreement (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,
soybeans. It is also responsible for seeking
INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY Uruguay, Venezuela) and
Canadian government intervention with
Two-thirds of Canadian • potential accession or bilateral free
their foreign counterparts on behalf of
soybean production must trade agreement negotiations with
soybean sector concerns and advising Soy
be exported annually to Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines,
Canada members of new requirements.
more than 50 countries South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the
The grains, oilseeds and pulse sector
worldwide. During the past United Kingdom.
has developed a “Market Acceptance of
three years, Soy Canada
MARKET ACCESS Pesticide Use Policy” that established
has analyzed and advocated
Trade in agricultural and agri-food a framework for proactively evaluating
soybean sector interests
products is impacted and frequently the MRL-related trade risk of individual
pertaining to import quotas,
threatened by a continually evolving chemistry/crop use patterns with
import tariffs and technical
plethora of national, regional or new or amended pest control product
market access barriers concerning
international regulations and technical registrations. Soy Canada is responsible
numerous free trade agreement
requirements. These include regulatory for conducting initial and annual risk
negotiations:
requirements applicable to, among assessments, including completing a
• Canada-United States-Mexico worksheet for each chemistry/crop use
other things: the approval of traits for
Agreement (CUSMA) — Comprehensive pattern assessed. Should representatives
genetically modified varieties; genetic
and Progressive Agreement for Trans-
enhancements achieved using plant
Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continued on page 14
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from the value chain determine Vietnam. In the context of COVID-related MEDIA RELATIONS
that the potential for experiencing travel constraints, a virtual trade mission Soy Canada’s limited resources do not
an MRL-related trade disruption is is scheduled to be completed between permit the execution of an aggressive
unacceptable, Soy Canada is charged the preparation and the publication of media outreach program. Nevertheless,
with developing a recommendation on this article. the organization responds on a timely and
the particular chemistry/crop use pattern INDUSTRY PROFILE comprehensive basis to a flow of incoming
for the applicable crop year and its queries from both the agriculture sector
Until the early 2000s, soybean production
communication throughout the soybean and general economic journalists. A major
in Canada was perceived primarily as
value chain. exception to this statement occurred from
an endeavour to be undertaken in the
Members of the Western Grain April 2019 to mid-2020, during which Soy
St. Lawrence River basin. The rapid
Elevator Association (WGEA) maintain Canada participated in numerous national
expansion of production in Manitoba
an annual Declaration of Eligibility for television, radio and print interviews.
from 2001 onward, the province’s vault
Delivery, which includes a “declaration” by In summary, although soybeans are
to number two producer in 2013, and
producers to the effect that they have not a comparatively recent entrant to crop
the concurrent elevation of soybeans to
used any products on a specified list of production alternatives in Manitoba,
Canada’s third most valuable field crop
registered pesticides. The WGEA consults the rapid production successes of the
resulted in a substantive change in the
with Soy Canada if any of the proposed past two decades have resulted, first, in
sector profile from regional to national
entries on the list of WGEA-prohibited the elevation of soybeans to consistent
prominence. Soy Canada continues to
pesticides could be of importance for occupation of the third rank in provincial
update both government and media
soybean producers. Instances have farm cash receipts and, second, their
representatives on the evolving profile of
occurred in which Soy Canada’s analysis inclusion as a key component of crop
soybean production in Canada and the
of product use characteristics has rotation options. It can be reasonably
substantive and increasing contribution
modified WGEA’s initial proposals. projected that continued investment in
of soybeans to Canadian agricultural
MARKET DEVELOPMENT regional research and innovation by both
production, trade and farm revenue.
the public and private sectors will result
Soy Canada GOVERNMENT RELATIONS in progressively greater profitability per
• creates multilingual promotional Soy Canada interaction with government acre, increased and more predictable
materials for both crushing/processing representatives on one or more of the annual production and a strengthened
and identity-preserved/food grade topics listed above occurs on virtually a business case for further investment in
soybeans; contracts with third parties to daily basis. In addition, subject-specific domestic crushing capacity.
undertake foreign market research political advocacy campaigns have MPSG is already a primary partner
• organizes outgoing trade development been initiated on topics such as the and contributor to the Canadian soybean
missions inclusion of soybeans in the CN and CP sector at the national level. Soy Canada
• responds to a constant flow of incoming Maximum Revenue Entitlements for grain looks forward to a further intensification
requests connected with Canadian transportation; the quest for a matching of collaboration that reflects not only the
exporters of a full range of soy sector compensatory payment to Canadian heightened contribution of Manitoba to
products. soybean producers in the context of the Canadian soybean sector, but also its
virtual exclusion of Canadian soybeans position as the province that offers the
Recent destinations of outgoing market
from the Chinese market during 2019 greatest potential for increased soybean
development missions have included
and 2020; and the concurrent payment production and soybean processing/
several member countries of the
of large government subsidies to U.S. crushing capacity in the coming years. n
European Union, Japan, Taiwan and
soybean producers.
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Clancey’s Stats
Competition for acres could become one of the
dominant features of pulse markets during the
first few months of 2021.
Brian Clancey, Senior Market Analyst and Publisher, STAT Communications
SINCE MAY, GLOBAL prices for pulses have 9.153 million. However, if yields are only GLOBAL PULSE PRODUCTION
steadily lost ground compared to grains average, production could drop from 8.17 The same factors play out globally. But,
or oilseeds. At that time, the global price to 7.52 million metric tonnes, compared the picture does not look as favourable
index for pulses was 95% of the average to the previous five-year average of 7.48 as in Canada and parts of the U.S. The
index for grains and oilseeds. By August, million. implication is global pulse production
it had dropped to 75% and slipped further Through March, prices and movement in net exporting countries could ease in
to 66% in December. for all crops will significantly determine 2021, with some of those losses offset
Changes are more pronounced where area ends up. For classes of pulses, by efforts by net importing countries to
compared to oilseeds than grains. The farmers have trouble moving what they encourage farmers to plant more pulses.
global price index for pulses averaged grew last year. Land in those stands a Government efforts to encourage
90% of oilseeds in 2019 but dropped to good chance of dropping, whereas classes increased pulse output in countries like
80% in 2020, while it only slipped from that continue to see good prices and India and Pakistan are having some
78% to 77% versus global grains over the movement could increase as growers who success. Efforts are also underway in the
two years. have not finalized this year’s seeding plans
VALUES IN CANADA respond to market conditions. continued on page 16
Values in Canada have held up better.
Comparing prospective gross returns for
pulses versus grains and oilseeds, peas,
lentils and chickpeas are still performing
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When prospective gross returns rise
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When they drop below, farmers tend to
decrease land in under-performing pulses.
Since 2001, this was the case 76% of
the time for lentils versus wheat, 71%
of the time versus durum and 76% of
the time versus barley and canola. The
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European Union to create what they view meat as a symbol of financial success and markets is protein. Efforts are underway
as more sustainable and environmentally stability. These consumers tend to mirror to develop higher protein varieties of
friendly agriculture. Serious efforts peers elsewhere in the world who believe peas, while some companies pay protein
are underway in some member states eating less meat is healthier and better premiums. That will make it possible for
to expand the types of crops used in for the environment or animal welfare. some farmers to obtain better returns for
livestock feed, emphasizing those that Consumers interested in natural, organic some or all of their production without
can be grown in the region. and healthy foods tend to be interested creating direct competition with price-
CONSUMER INTEREST IN VEGETABLE in plant-based meat alternatives. While sensitive uses such as livestock feed.
PROTEIN eating a plant-based diet might signal DIVERSIFICATION
economic struggle a mere 20 years ago,
Another major trend is still taking Diversifying demand is necessary. Canada
today plant-based meat alternatives
shape in the world. Consumer relies on China to consume the bulk of
are viewed by many urban younger
interest in vegetable protein options its pea crop, with most going into hog
consumers as novel and trendy.”
is steadily rising in many countries, feed. High prices for soybeans and other
Peas are the cheapest ingredient
resulting in the ongoing expansion of oilseeds will result in expanded global
available to fractionation plants and
the global fractionation industry. The production. This is reflected in new crop
the pet food sector. Even so, several
U.S. agricultural attaché reported one futures markets for soybeans and meal,
companies continue to develop products
interesting development for China, who suggesting new crop prices for peas will
using dry edible beans, chickpeas and
noted that while meat consumption in need to be significantly lower to remain
lentils. The net effect is that base demand
the country has expanded because of competitive in livestock feed rations.
for all classes of pulses by the human
economic expansion, “Chinese consumer The implication is growers should take
and pet food sectors is growing. But, the
preferences are rapidly changing, advantage of chances to move old crop
quantities used may never rival demand
especially among urban and younger peas. However, pulses are an interesting
from China’s livestock feed sector or
consumers. commodity group. While low prices
traditional uses.
“They grew up frequently eating meat tend to discourage production, it also
At the moment, the most valuable
during China’s economic expansion and encourages expanded uses, resulting in a
fraction from pulses in those new
do not hold the same importance to new base level for global demand. n
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