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Seeding Peas: Establish a Strong Crop
Seeding Date Seed peas as early as possible from late April to early May for maximum yield potential. Peas are more tolerant to spring frosts than other crops because pea cotyledons remain underground. If frost injury occurs, new shoots will emerge from axillary buds that are protected under the soil surface. The minimum soil temperatures…
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Minimizing Air Seeder Damage to Field Peas
Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute results adapted by Laura Schmidt, Production Specialist – West, MPSG – Spring 2022 Pulse Beat MAINTAINING PEA GERMINATION and careful handling of pea seed are top of mind this spring. The goal is to maximize the number of seeds that make it to produce viable, healthy plants. An MPSG-funded study was…
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Setting up for Success: Planting tips for high pea yields
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Considerations for Dry Seeding Conditions
April 14, 2021 Manitoba is currently facing an early, dry spring. Seedbed preparation and planting have already begun for a few farmers, and others are, or at least were, close to hitting the fields. This week’s snowfall has brought some much needed moisture. However, actual precipitation amounts have been variable across the province, ranging from…
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Late Soybean Seeding
Optimal vs. Late Soybean Seeding We now have extensive research results on soybean planting dates in Manitoba, including information on the impact of late soybean seeding. Different studies at the University of Manitoba led by Kristen P. MacMillan (Soybean and Pulse Agronomy Lab) and Dr. Yvonne Lawley (Farming Systems Lab) have determined that planting at…
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Soybean Reseeding
Determine the Initial Plant Stand Before you make any replanting decisions, the first step is to assess the existing plant stand (live plants/ac). Use the hula hoop method for narrow rows (<15″) and the row length method for wide rows (>15″). The MPSG Bean App ( available in the App Store) helps you easily assess…
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Soybean Seed Depth Assessment
Recommended Seed Depth The optimal seed depth range for soybeans in Manitoba is 0.75–1.75 inches, no shallower and no deeper, for the best emergence and yield potential. This is based on the latest research from the MPSG-funded Soybean and Pulse Agronomy Lab led by Kristen P. MacMillan at the University of Manitoba. To determine the…
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Faba Bean Seeding
Seeding Date Aim to plant faba beans as soon as the field is passable, anytime from mid-April until early May. Avoid planting later than mid-May. The goal is to ensure they reach maturity before fall frost (105 to 110 days) and flower under cool temperatures. Soil temperature should be at least 3°C for successful germination.…
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Soybean Rolling
Land rolling is one method that can improve harvestability of soybean crops. Rolling evens the soil surface by pushing rocks, soil clods and crop residue into the soil surface. As soybeans are harvested low to the ground due to low pod height, there is a risk of machinery damage. Rolling is a necessity if there…
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Early Soybean Seeding
Optimal Window Deciding when to plant is a balance of the right calendar date, soil conditions, weather forecast and personal tolerance to risk. According to MASC records and local small plot research, soybeans planted in early May yield higher than those planted in late May and June.1,2 Soybeans are highly susceptible to frost damage, so…
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Preliminary Summary of Soybean Yield Loss from Hail at V2 to V3 in Manitoba
Soybean yield loss due to hail depends on the growth stage, type of damage and severity. Currently, we rely on soybean recovery data from the U.S. as there is no data available for Western Canada. However, research is underway to quantify the effect of stem breakage and defoliation on soybeans in Manitoba. The project was…
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