The crop appears to be almost at the same growth stage no matter the region. Parent Seed Farms Agronomist Dennis Lange toured many of the province’s growing areas last week and found almost all fields at the second of third trifoliate stage.
Statistics Canada 2007. That compares to March intentions of just 135,000 acres but still falls below the year-ago level of 163,500 acres. Read more click here
June 26, 2007
Ontario Dry Beans Handling Heat
Ontario’s dry edible bean crop is progressing well despite the hot dry conditions, notes Thompson’s weekly crop update.
Some isolated reports of leaf hopper but not generally wide spread at this point.
The report says “we need a rain soon to keep this crop moving forward. Rain is forecast for this Wednesday with temperatures to cool down by the end of the week.”
The Michigan crop has seen limited moisture.
To read the entire report click here
June 20, 2007
Manitoba Edible Bean Crops Struggling in Wet Conditions
Wet – and in some cases even saturated – soil conditions are hurting edible bean crops in Manitoba this spring, according to industry sources, says a story posted on farmassist.ca.
“In general, plant stands are thinner this year than growers are accustomed to,” said Bruce Brolley, a provincial pulse crop specialist.
In fact, up until about a week ago Brolley said many growers were still pondering whether to rip their dry bean crops out entirely because of poor stand establishment. A lower than expected percentage of the crop has emerged so far, with most of the edible bean fields that have emerged in the first to second trifoliate stage of development, he added.
For the whole story click here
June 18th 2007
Dry Edible Bean Update
Ontario’s dry edible bean planting is now virtually complete, some replanting which took place due to heavy rains about two weeks ago.
The crop for the most part looks very good. Leafhopper spraying has started as has broadleaf weed spraying.
A good rain would make this crop jump as most areas have not had any measurable rain for 7-10 days.
A very warm and dry week in Michigan brought the dry bean planting to a near conclusion, says the Thompsons newsletter. Everyone is looking for a rain now.
Dry conditions early in the season generally produce a healthier crop with a stronger deeper root system.
To read the entire update click here
Anthracnose is a potentially devastating seed-borne disease that can affect all classes of beans, impacting both yield and quality. In 2004, anthracnose was identified in commercial and seed production fields of white beans.
Brian Hall, Chris Gillard
2006-10-20
Compiled by Brian.Hall, OMAF Stratford Chris Gillard, RCAT, University of Guelph
Root Rots of Dry Beans
Root rot, damping-off, and seed rots are major soil-borne fugal pathogens widespread throughout dry bean growing areas. Yield losses from root rot range from a trace to 100 percent, especially if adverse environmental conditions persist after planting through flowering. Compact and poorly drained soils tend to have more root rot. The most common root rot pathogens are Fusarium root rot or dry rot (Fusarium solani), Rhizoctonia root and pod rot (Rhizoctonia solani), and Pythium damping off (various Pythium species). Field surveys in Ontario dry bean fields have shown that Fusarium spp. is the most prevalent cause of root rot. Roots are constantly exchanging water, sugars and gases with surrounding soil. Damaged roots release more of these substances (leaky) into the soil, which attract root rot pathogens. Root stressed plants may often resemble nutrient deficiencies, herbicide injury or other stresses. Stunting, overall poor growth, yellowing of leaves, and wilting are symptoms of root rot.
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