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.
Category: Field Peas
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 Weevils
Life Cycle of the Pea Leaf Weevil In spring, pea leaf weevil adults fly in from overwintering sites (perennial legume…
Field Pea Inoculation and Fertilization
Is inoculation necessary for peas? Field peas can fix atmospheric nitrogen (N2) 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
Determine whether fungicide is necessary to manage Mycosphaerella (Ascochyta) Blight in peas
Scouting for Pea Aphids
Identification Pea aphids are a sporadic pest of field peas, faba beans and lentils in Manitoba that overwinter in perennial…
Herbicide Options for Field Peas
Herbicide options for peas from the Field Crop Protection Guide.
The Effects of Seeding Rate and Fungicide Application on Field Peas in Manitoba
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