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The Bean Report – June 7, 2023

  • Soybeans are emerging (VE) to V1 (first trifoliate).
  • Field peas are at V4 to V7 (4 to 7 true leaf nodes). Nodules are starting to form on pea roots, visible as early as V4. Post-emergent weed control applications have been ongoing. Signs of pea leaf weevil feeding are evident in north western Manitoba.
  • Staging field peas for herbicide timing →
  • Dry beans are emerging to VC (unifoliate).
  • Faba beans range V3 to V4. Signs of pea leaf weevil feeding are evident in north western Manitoba.
  • Field conditions are quite dry across much of Manitoba, with less than 50% normal rainfall. Combined with excessively warm temperatures and high winds, crop stress is beginning to occur.
  • MPSG’s On-Farm Network has started data collection this season with plant counts to evaluate established plant populations. In pea seed treatment trials, pea leaf weevil predation and root rot severity data will be collected this week to assess seed treatment effects.
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