2007-01-04

Slow-Darkening Pinto Bean Opportunity!

Article by: Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Category: Beans

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), along with Walker Seeds Ltd., Keg Agro Ltd. and the Crop Development Centre (CDC), would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend grower information meetings regarding a new, slow-darkening pinto bean opportunity.

SPG has been investing in bean variety development at the CDC for a number of years with the goal of establishing a viable bean industry in Saskatchewan. In 2005, the above parties signed a long-term agreement with the vision that by focusing pedigreed and commercial seed production, processing and marketing activities in the province, a viable Saskatchewan bean industry would result.  This one-of-a-kind agreement was designed specifically for slow-darkening pinto bean varieties, recognizing the distinct requirements for identity preservation.

With this goal in mind, it is important for Saskatchewan growers to take advantage of this exciting new opportunity.  To facilitate this, we are hosting two grower information meetings.  

Tuesday, January 16, 2007:

Location: Silvermoon Inn, Redvers, Saskatchewan
Time: Lunch at 12:30pm, with business meeting to follow at 1:15pm
RSVP: Wayne Amos (306-483-2963 or 306-483-7738) or Walker Seeds Ltd. (306-873-3777)

Wednesday, January 17, 2007:

Location: Mainstay Inn, near Riverhurst, Saskatchewan
Time: Lunch at 12:00pm, with business meeting to follow at 1:00pm
RSVP: Keg Agro (306-867-8667) or Deb Oram (306-796-4451)

Speakers will include: Dr. Bert Vandenberg, bean breeder at the CDC and Mr. Gildardo Silva, Hispanic Sales Manager with Walker Seeds Ltd. in Houston, Texas.

Topics covered will include: the 2007 contracting program; seed prices; contract terms and prices; agronomic and marketing attributes of the slow-darkening pinto bean.

For more information, please contact:

Allison Krahn

Commercial Manager, SPG

Tel: 306-668-0591

Email: akrahn@saskpulse.com

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