fungi

This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)
Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture

Is rained-on hay still good?

Rained-on hay likely is less digestible with lower yields, respiration and microbial breakdown of the plant tissue. Read More

Avian, Corn, Cotton, Crops

Protecting plants may start with the seed

Crops, Wheat

Researchers uncover 33 new species of toxic fungi



Fungi and bacteria team up with carrots for better health

Amazing soil for healthy living

Healthy soil, healthy farms

  • By American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America

Mycorrhizal fungi help in battle with problem weeds

Watch for fungus gnats in your house

Fungus application thwarts major soybean pest, study finds

Lab celebrates 50 years of solving peanut problems

Post-flooding soil restoration with cover crops

  • By Brent Jones, Sales and Iowa Research Farm Manager for Grassland Oregon