White mold is prevalent in Michigan this year, impacting soybean yields, says Justin Schneider, a Michigan-based LG Seeds agronomist. He encourages farmers to scout fields now for the disease to be ...

If you farm in the north-central U.S.—white mold country—the better a soybean manager you are, the more likely you are to get whacked by the disease. That’s because you are more likely to plant ...

The genetic potential of your seed is highest when it first goes into the ground. Adverse weather, fungal pathogens and other stressors can all negatively impact your yields. Farming in the North ...

Timing fungicide applications for maximum management of white mold is “almost impossible” to get right, said Michael Wunsch, research plant pathologist at the North Dakota State University Carrington ...

Preliminary results of white mold research in dry beans, combined with anecdotal evidence, suggest that three fungicide applications might be the best way to combat white mold with fungicide. While ...

Key Points Storing soil properly prevents pests, mold growth, and nutrient degradation.Store potting soil in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.If soil has a sour smell, mold infestation, or ...

If you've ever leaned in for a closer look at your houseplant and spotted mysterious white balls dotting the soil, you're not alone. These tiny spheres, typically 2 to 3 millimeters across, often ...

Very often, seeing unexpected mold inside your home is cause for alarm. It might ruin your food, clothes, walls, carpets, and more. Plus, it can be hazardous to your health. But when it comes to plant ...

Starting seeds indoors in winter is a hopeful way to bring a little green into your home when it’s cold outside.

A CU Boulder-led study of sunflowers shows that their genes relate to the abundance of bacteria associated with resistance against one of the pathogens that causes white mold Sunflowers aren’t just ...