Aphanomyces Root Rot
Dr. Syama Chatterton, Plant Pathologist, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Aphanomyces root rot is historically the most destructive…
Dr. Syama Chatterton, Plant Pathologist, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Aphanomyces root rot is historically the most destructive…
This information is summarized and designed to help you select the best varieties for your farm and growing region in Manitoba.
Crop desiccation has become an increasingly hot topic. In part due to consumer demand for pesticide-free products, variable maximum residue limits (MRLs) across export markets and the negative spotlight on glyphosate.
It doesn’t mean desiccation is off-limits. But we need to understand the limitations of late-season herbicide. Especially when it comes to crops destined for human consumption, including field peas and dry edible beans.
While doing general field scouting of pulse and soybean crops, it is not unusual to find a lot of insects in the fields.
A timeline that indicates when to scout for field pea insect and disease pests, and their impact on production and quality.
Bacterial Blight (Pseudomonas syringae) Bacterial blight in peas first appears as dark-green, water-soaked lesions on the leaves, stipules, pods and…
Timing Field pea root nodules can form as early as 14 days after emergence. However, proper nodulation assessment should take…
Manitoba is currently facing its third dry season in a row, as 2019 is shaping up to be another dry year.
The status of herbicide resistant weeds in Manitoba and which species to keep an eye on.
How to scout for and manage cutworms in pulse and soybean crops. When to scout, what to look for and when to pull the trigger.
Combine cleanout can be a time-consuming endeavour. It is a necessity in today’s world with food allergens, herbicide-resistance weeds and other potential pests such as soybean cyst nematode.
Ascochyta (Mycosphaerella) Blight in field peas: symptoms and management.
There are generally few early season insects we need to worry about in pulse and soybean crops grown in Manitoba.…
Seedling Disease/Root Rot The terms “seedling disease” and “root rot” generally refer to the root rot complex that can infect…
Biennial Wormwood Making its first appearance in the top 20 most abundant weeds list, according to Manitoba’s 2016 survey, biennial…
Larvae of pea leaf weevils feed on the nitrogen-fixing nodules on pea roots. High levels of such feeding inhibit the…
In 2017, Manitoba experienced a lack of precipitation, exhausting the root zone soil moisture in many locations. This was dramatically…