Weed Control in Field Pea (Prostko)

      In some areas of our state, the poultry industry is encouraging growers to plant winter field peas for use as chicken feed.  Unfortunately, the UGA Weed Science Group has limited (i.e. no data) on herbicide use in this crop.  I have put together the following table of herbicides that are labeled for use in field pea.  However, there is no UGA research data supporting crop tolerance and/or weed efficacy.   My research counterparts are in the process of setting up field trials right now in Plains and Athens.  Will let you know how they turn out. (click on chart to make it larger).  

     Other herbicides such as Valor (flumioxazin) or Tricor (metribuzin) are registered for field pea use in other states but not in Georgia.  Since these are not labeled and we have no supporting data, it would not be a good idea use these!!!!