Those unsightly patches of brown and yellow forming in your lawn may not be your pet’s fault. They’re more than likely a sign that your yard is suffering from the dreaded lawn fungus. Lawn fungus can ...

Q Could you recommend a brand or two of fungicide to treat rust disease on hollyhocks? A There are too many brand names to list here, but I can give you some details on active ingredients. My choice ...

Q: Last year I learned I had rust on my serviceberry and hawthorn trees. What do I look for this year to prevent that? A: It’s hard to prevent rust infections on vulnerable plants unless you are ...

Tire tracks run through a field of corn in Iowa. A fungus that attacks corn has spread to over 40 Iowa counties. Southern rust creates reddish-orange patches on the tops of corn leaves. This blocks ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University scientists are piecing together clues about how a global pest hacks the immune systems of soybeans. Soybean rust fungus poses one of the biggest threats to soybean ...