Aphanomyces Root Rot
Dr. Syama Chatterton, Plant Pathologist, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Aphanomyces root rot is historically the most destructive…
Category: Field Peas
2020 Pulse and Soybean Variety Guide
This information is summarized and designed to help you select the best varieties for your farm and growing region in Manitoba.
Successful Desiccation Decisions in Peas and Beans
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.
2019 Review of Insects in Pulse and Soybean Crops in Manitoba
While doing general field scouting of pulse and soybean crops, it is not unusual to find a lot of insects in the fields.
Field Pea Insect and Disease Scouting Calendar
A timeline that indicates when to scout for field pea insect and disease pests, and their impact on production and quality.
Field Pea Foliar Diseases
Bacterial Blight (Pseudomonas syringae) Bacterial blight in peas first appears as dark-green, water-soaked lesions on the leaves, stipules, pods and…
Assessing Field Pea Nodulation
Timing Field pea root nodules can form as early as 14 days after emergence. However, proper nodulation assessment should take…
Considerations for pulse and soybean crops in dry conditions
Manitoba is currently facing its third dry season in a row, as 2019 is shaping up to be another dry year.
Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
The status of herbicide resistant weeds in Manitoba and which species to keep an eye on.
Cutworms in Pulse and Soybean Crops
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: How to reduce the risk of soybeans in your field peas
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.
Managing Ascochyta (Mycosphaerella) Blight in Field Peas
Ascochyta (Mycosphaerella) Blight in field peas: symptoms and management.
Scouting for Early Season Insects
There are generally few early season insects we need to worry about in pulse and soybean crops grown in Manitoba.…
Scouting for Early Season Diseases
Seedling Disease/Root Rot The terms “seedling disease” and “root rot” generally refer to the root rot complex that can infect…
Weed Seedling Identification
Biennial Wormwood Making its first appearance in the top 20 most abundant weeds list, according to Manitoba’s 2016 survey, biennial…
Pea Leaf Weevil – A New Pest in Manitoba
Larvae of pea leaf weevils feed on the nitrogen-fixing nodules on pea roots. High levels of such feeding inhibit the…
Considerations for Dry Seeding Conditions
In 2017, Manitoba experienced a lack of precipitation, exhausting the root zone soil moisture in many locations. This was dramatically…