Around here drilled and 15" row beans was popular for awhile but most went back to 30" for beans. Couple of reasons come to mind. One is the expense of the extra planter that is only used for one crop. We have larger farms here and a 12 row is becoming a smaller planter so with the price tag of the size planters we have around here one planter does it all. I think that is the major reason 30" rows are more prevalent.
Second problem is the mold you have talked about though that is more of a minor problem. Advantages of 15" or narrower rows is quicker shading that reduces weed pressure and it's pretty well documented 15" rows do yield better. This spring I plan to rent a split row planter that can do 15" rows, if it happens, it's up in the air yet. Half of the beans will be 15" and the other half will be 30". Stay tuned!
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