Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Dr. Michael Wunsch offers insight into edible bean fungicide decisions. Timing remains the key to protecting yield. Click here.
Published July 13, 2026
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Dr. Michael Wunsch offers insight into edible bean fungicide decisions. Timing remains the key to protecting yield. Click here.Published May 11, 2026
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Research Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch outlines the latest white mold research for dry bean growers. Click here.Published March 21, 2026
In this edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch talks about new fungicide research for white mold. Click here.Published February 20, 2026
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch talks about the risk of white mold. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Click here.Published January 8, 2026
With the cool, wet conditions seen this past growing season, white mold pressure was evident in soybean and dry edible bean fields. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch spoke at the Lake Region Extension Roundup and said…Published December 23, 2025
North Dakota State University Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch says small changes in fungicide timing and application can significantly improve white mold control in dry beans and soybeans. Wunsch said years of research show many growers are missing the optimal application…Published April 18, 2025
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Research Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch talks about the latest research for white mold fungicide applications. The Dry Bean Scene is a presentation of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Click here to listen.Published August 31, 2024
With a wet growing season, the conditions were ripe for white mold in dry bean and soybean production. During the NDSU Dry Bean Tour at the Carrington Research Center, NDSU Extension Research Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch said the crops that…Published April 22, 2024
Chlorothalonil restrictions could impact dry bean yields over time. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch says limiting applications can make disease management more difficult for dry bean producers. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene.Published April 20, 2024
The EPA’s decision to restrict the use of Chlorothalonil could have a lasting impact on dry bean yields. According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch, losing Chlorothalonil would leave other fungicides used as part of a tank mix almost…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.