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Funding for soybean research

Jan. 20, 2015 - The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $443,000 in research to support the growth and sustainability of Manitoba's soybean sectors.

In total, seven soybean research projects will be funded through the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association and other industry partners, including the Western Grains Research Foundation, focused on:
- How phosphorus fertilizer application, soil temperature and crop residue affect soybean emergence;
- Developing effective control methods for pests like soybean cyst nematode and root rot; and
- Effective organic production strategies.

Industry is contributing another $796,000 to these projects.

Last year, nearly 1.3 million acres of soybeans were grown in Manitoba, making it the third most commonly grown crop after canola and wheat. The annual farm gate value of this crop is estimated at more than $435 million. Manitoba soybeans are crushed for oil and used as a protein source in livestock feed. Most soybeans are exported, with about 60 per cent sold into the United States.

 

 

January 20, 2015  By Top Crop Manager


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