Category: Production Resources

Soybean

June 9, 2020

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 … Continue reading →

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Soybean

June 9, 2020

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 … Continue reading →

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Soybean

June 8, 2020

How Natural Enemies Respond to Soybean Aphids During High- and Low-Aphid Years

Crystal Almdal and Alejandro C. Costamagna, Department of Entomology, University of Manitoba – Summer (June) Pulse Beat 2020 Soybean aphids are an invasive species and major pest with the potential to reduce soybean yields up to 40%. The soybean aphid … Continue reading →

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Soybean

May 25, 2020

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 … Continue reading →

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Soybean

May 13, 2020

Herbicide Options for Soybeans

Herbicide options for soybeans from the Guide to Field Crop Protection. Continue reading →

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Dry Bean

March 24, 2020

Soybean Cyst Nematode: A potential threat to dry beans

Even though dry beans have been known as a host of SCN since the 1930s, there was limited research on the effects of SCN on dry bean yield. Continue reading →

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Soybean

January 21, 2020

Conventional Soybeans – Are they an option for my farm?

IN 2019, Manitoba growers planted approximately 13,000 acres of conventional soybeans. Here’s some of the agronomy behind growing these beans. Continue reading →

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Dry Bean, Pea, Soybean

December 10, 2019

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. Continue reading →

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Dry Bean

December 6, 2019

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. Continue reading →

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Pea

December 6, 2019

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. Continue reading →

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Soybean

November 21, 2019

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. Continue reading →

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Soybean

September 4, 2019

Preventing Soybean Harvest Loss

It is estimated that 80% of soybean harvest losses occur at the header, rather than out the back of the combine. Yield losses at harvest that go unnoticed can add up and have a significant impact on net return. There … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2019

Pulse and Soybean Growth Staging Guides

Visual guides to soybean, field pea, dry bean and faba bean growth stages. Continue reading →

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Dry Bean

July 17, 2019

Foliar Fungicide Decision Making in Dry Beans

Managing white mould in dry beans. Continue reading →

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Dry Bean

July 9, 2019

Dry Bean Foliar Diseases

Common Bacterial Blight (Xanthomonas campestris) Infection of common bacterial blight (CBB) occurs through natural leaf openings or wounds created by hail or other environmental damage. It first appears as water-soaked spots on the underside of leaflets. Lesions eventually coalesce and … Continue reading →

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Pea

July 9, 2019

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 stems. These lesions are angular in shape, follow the leaf veins and may eventually coalesce and turn necrotic. Lesions on … Continue reading →

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Pea

June 24, 2019

Assessing Field Pea Nodulation

Timing Field pea root nodules can form as early as 14 days after emergence. However, proper nodulation assessment should take place from the 6th to 9th node stages or at R1 (flower bud) to capture peak nodulation. Method Peas have … Continue reading →

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Dry Bean, Pea, Soybean

June 12, 2019

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. Continue reading →

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