Spotty insect pressure is common at this point in the growing season.  But in the Upper Midwest, WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says spider mite infestations are becoming more widespread in soybeans.

“Originally, this kind of started off a little bit more isolated, but the more I’ve been in the countryside and the more phone calls and conversations I’ve had, we’re seeing a lot more spider mite flareups.”

He says yellowing along field borders can be a warning sign.

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