Desiccation
As field peas are beginning to dry down in the lower canopy, the time for desiccation is near. Desiccation is…
Category: Field Peas
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 Potential Pest in Manitoba
A serious pest of field peas and faba beans in Saskatchewan and Alberta, pea leaf weevil is moving eastward. In…
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…
Field Pea Fertility Recommendations
Field peas can, on average, fix 55% of their nitrogen (N) requirement through a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium leguminosarum. This…
Curbing Disease Pressure in Peas
Although 2018 is setting itself up to be a dry year, disease management should remain a priority for pea growers.…
Foliar Fungicide Decision Making in Peas
Begin scouting for foliar disease symptoms in peas at late vegetative stages and throughout flowering. Mycosphaerella blight (Figure 1) is…
Scouting for Pea Aphids
Pea aphids are a sporadic pest in Manitoba, which overwinter in perennial legumes. Newly hatched adults fly to neighbouring pea…
Post-emergent weed control options
2018 Herbicide Options for Field Peas
The Effects of Seeding Rate and Fungicide Application on Field Peas in Manitoba
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Getting Peas in the Bin
Getting a pea crop off can be slow and challenging, even for experienced growers. But improved genetics, the right equipment options and careful timing can make all the difference.
Post-Harvest Storage of Pulses
Good management in storage will help maintain the value of your crop.
Disease and Insect Identification Guide
Visual disease and insect identification guide with scouting calendar.
Field Pea Growth Staging Guide
New! A visual guide to field pea growth stages.
Field Pea Maturity Guide
New! A visual guide to assess field pea staging as the crop nears maturity.
Root Rot Complex – Symptoms and Management
The root rot complex affects soybeans and pulse crops. This resource describes symptoms and management options.
Field Pea Production Guidelines
Basic agronomic recommendations for field peas, from field selection to harvest.
Root Rot in Peas and Lentils
Diagnosis, management and research results on root rot in peas and lentils.
