HomePublicationsCrops & SoilsIssues Nutrient Management Nitrogen management for industrial hemp fiber production August 19, 2026 Soil & Water Management Soil organic carbon on North Carolina farms September 3, 2026 Careers & Education WebinarsDon't miss these September webinars September 2, 2026 Crop Management Building a better forage system August 28, 2026 Agronomy for Dairy Systems Sorghum: An alternative option in dairy forage systems August 21, 2026 September 2026 issueVolume 59, Issue 9Inside this issueSpider mites may be considered a secondary cotton pest, but growing evidence shows they are often a warning sign of deeper problems within the production system. Our cover story this month explores how drought stress, pesticide use, disrupted natural enemies, and management decisions can fuel damaging mite outbreaks, and why successful control depends on addressing the underlying causes, not just applying another spray.On the cover: The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. Photo by Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit and courtesy of USDA-ARS. Integrated Pest Management Spider mites in cotton: A signal of system imbalance August 27, 2026 Sustainability Study sheds light on sustainability practices that make for more resilient soybean August 17, 2026 Careers & Education AwardsMartin receives Administrative Excellence Award August 13, 2026