A Research Update from PAMI
Today’s combines are well designed to minimize threshing losses when harvesting soybeans; however, there can still be significant losses at the header (accounting for 80% of the losses).
PAMI has conducted several field-scale research projects to determine which factors affect header losses most in order to provide farmers with management strategies for reducing risk by minimizing losses.
Foliar Diseases in Soybeans, Peas and Dry BeansSuccessful Desiccation Decisions in Peas and Beans Research and Production:How Natural Enemies Respond to Soybean Aphids During High- and Low-Aphid Years
2019 variety guides are available. 2020 guides coming this November.
Each year, variety performance of soybeans, dry beans, field peas, faba beans and lentils are tested at multiple locations throughout Manitoba.
The presence of Soybean Cyst Nematode has been confirmed in Manitoba.
Preventative action, early detection and timely management are key in avoiding significant yield loss from SCN.
Soybean maturity, harvest and residue management.
Tips to reduce smearing, splits and cracks during dry bean harvest from Dennis Lange.
Pulse crop market restrictions and maximum residue level guidelines involving crop protection products.
