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'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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 insects, ...

You might find mold on houseplant soil after bringing your plants in for the winter, or it might grow in containers that are inside year-round. It can pop up on new additions to your urban garden, or ...

Gardeners often use amendments like orchid bark to improve soil drainage. These DIY potting soil recipes help create a mixture that drains quickly but also maintains an adequate level of moisture.

Q: I grow carrots every year. This year, carrots in one of the bags I stored in the fridge got moldy. They got kind of a white "cotton candy" at the tops and developed disgusting soft spots that ...

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 ...