Production Resources
Download the latest production resources (guides, fact sheets, app) developed to assist farmers and agronomists with soybean and pulse crop production.
Alternatives to Lambda-Cyhalothrin for 2023
Lambda-cyhalothrin has been cancelled for all feed uses. This factsheet provides information on insects thresholds and alternative products available.
Dry Bean Narrow-Row Production Guidelines
Basic agronomic recommendations for narrow-row dry beans, from field selection to harvest.
Organic Field Peas – Weed Control
New! A fact sheet developed specifically for organic pea growers to provide weed control tips throughout the growing season.
Field Pea Insect and Disease Identification Guide
New! A visual guide to field pea insect and disease pests in Manitoba.
Guide to Conducting On-Farm Trials
New! A step-by-step guide on how to conduct meaningful field-scale research trials on your farm.
Dry Bean Desiccation and Harvest Guide
New! This visual guide describes how to scout for the R9 (full maturity) crop stage in dry beans for desiccation applications and provides harvest and storage recommendations.
Field Pea Desiccation and Harvest Guide
New! This visual guide describes how to scout for the R7 (full maturity) crop stage in field peas for desiccation or preharvest weed control applications and provides harvest and storage recommendations.
Organic Field Peas – Production Guidelines
New! A fact sheet developed specifically for organic pea growers to provide best agronomic practices from field selection to harvest.
Fungicide Decision Worksheet for Managing Mycosphaerella Blight in Field Peas
New! Use this decision worksheet while scouting to determine if your pea field needs foliar fungicide.
Faba Bean Insect and Disease Scouting Calendar
This calendar indicates when to scout for faba bean insect and disease pests, along with their potential impact on production.
2022 Pulse and Soybean Variety Guide
This guide provides a summary of 2022 variety evaluation data from various locations across Manitoba to help you select the best varieties for your farm.
Dry Bean Insect and Disease Scouting Calendar
A timeline that indicates when to scout for dry bean insect and disease pests, and their impact on production and quality.
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.
2022 Soybean Variety Guide Highlighter Tool
This highlighter tool uses soybean variety evaluation data from various locations across Manitoba to help you select the best soybean varieties for your farm.
Faba Bean Growth Staging Guide
This guide is the first of its kind to showcase images of faba bean growth stages, under the vegetative (V) and reproductive (R) naming system.
Keep it Clean! – Glyphosate use on Lentils
Glyphosate should only be applied on lentils when the crop is at less than 30% seed moisture content.
Lentil Reproductive and Maturity Staging Guide
New! Use this guide for lentils to identify the proper application timing of pesticide products and harvest management strategies.
Field Pea Growth Staging Guide
This guide is the first of its kind to showcase images of field pea growth stages, under the vegetative (V) and reproductive (R) naming system.
Field Pea Maturity Guide
This visual guide provides plant, seed and field view images of peas to help you correctly time field operations late in the season.
Soybean Aphids: Identification, Scouting and Management
Your one-stop shop for all things soybean aphid, based on the most recent and relevant research findings.
2024 Keep it Clean! Product Advisory
Pulse crop market restrictions and maximum residue level guidelines involving crop protection products.
Dry Bean Growth Staging Guide
This award-winning guide is the first of its kind to provide images that coincide with dry bean development stages.
Soybean Production Guidelines
Basic agronomic recommendations for soybeans, from field selection to harvest and storage.
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.
Soybean Plant Development Guide
A visual guide and timeline of soybean development stages and key crop scouting activities.
Soybean Fertility Fact Sheet
Recommendations on soybean nutrient management, inoculation and iron deficiency chlorosis.
Soybean Insect and Disease Scouting Calendar
A timeline that indicates when to scout for soybean insect and disease pests, and their impact on production and quality.
Soybean Maturity Guide
A visual guide to assess soybean staging as the crop nears maturity.
Soybean Insect and Disease Identification Guide
A visual guide to soybean insect and disease pests in Manitoba.
Fungicide Decision Worksheet for Managing White Mould in Dry Bean
A worksheet for determining if fungicide is necessary for control of white mould in dry beans.
Phosphorus Fertilizer Management for Soybeans
Recommendations on phosphorus fertilization in soybeans and a calculator to assist with your annual P balance.
Soybean Seed Treatment Risk Assessment
Pests to consider, recommendations and research results for seed treatment use in soybeans.
Soybean Growth Staging Guide
A visual guide to soybean growth stages.
Growing Pulses
A summary of agronomic information on establishing pulse crops in Manitoba.
Dry Bean Acres in Manitoba
Acreage information and maps.
Soybean Acres in Manitoba
Information on soybean acres, including seeded acre maps, a graph depicting fluctuation over the past decade and variety market share information.
Field Pea Acres in Manitoba
Information on field pea acres, including seeded acre maps, a graph depicting fluctuation over the past decade and variety market share reports.
5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Crop Ready for Market
Agricultural exports must meet the standards set by importing countries, including their tolerances for pesticide residues.
