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Dry Bean Grower Survey Results Released

Published March 25, 2021

Frost was the most commonly reported production problem in dry edible beans last year. The dry bean grower survey conducted by NDSU Extension said 22 percent of the survey respondents had frost damage. White mold was the biggest disease problem,…

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Set Yourself Up for White Mold Management Success

Published January 18, 2021

Making good management decisions can help farmers control white mold in soybeans. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says selecting the right seed variety is a good first step, along with adjusting population. "In a lot of ways, we…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update

Published July 13, 2020

With the hot and humid conditions, it is setting up to be a big year for white mold in soybeans. During the Pioneer Agronomy Update from the West Fargo area, Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Tom Frappier said now is the…

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Nozzle Selection Need Attention for White Mold Applications

Published June 29, 2020

Significant white mold pressure is expected this year in soybeans and dry beans. BASF Technical Services Representative Ken Deibert says 2019 was an ‘epic’ year for white mold and that inoculum is evident again this season. Diebert recommends a spray…

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Using a Seed Treatment to Suppress White Mold

Published March 3, 2020

White mold can be devastating for soybeans and dry edible beans. Headsup Plant Protection Vice President Colin Dutcheshen promotes a biological seed treatment to deal with white mold. "I often get questioned how can a seed treatment help me with…

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Consider Rotation to Better Manage White Mold in 2020

Published November 27, 2019

White mold was prevalent across soybeans grown in the Northern Plains this year. Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Nathan Popiel says rotation may be one tool to help farmers in 2020. "Sometimes rotation doesn’t do a good job if there’s a…

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A Roller Coaster Ride Growing Season

Published August 28, 2019

The 2019 growing season is like a roller coaster, according to Ron Wegleitner in Claremont, South Dakota. The first big hill on that roller coaster was the late planting conditions. "We've had lots of rain, with drown out in areas.…

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White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans

Published July 9, 2019

Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…

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Potential for White Mold Issues in ’19

Published June 13, 2019

With the increase in crop prices, Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell sees an opportunity to capitalize on the plant health benefits of fungicides. A new product is on the market called Miravus Neo that controls white mold. "Given the…

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White Mold Demands Attention

Published November 29, 2018

Managing white mold in soybeans will be a priority in 2019. Corteva Agriscience territory manager Jordan Grundstrom says white mold became a bigger issue this past year. "White mold in soybeans and the edible crop got hammered by white mold…

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