MANKATO, Minn. — Purple-stained soybeans have been observed in some Minnesota fields during the 2026 harvest. Cercospora spp., a fungus associated with purple seed stain (PSS), can cause this discoloration by producing pink to dark purple pigmentation on the seed coat. September brought above-average precipitation to portions of Minnesota, with some areas receiving 1-2 inches […]
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