IDC is a yellowing of soybean leaves caused by inability to absorb iron in high-pH (alkaline), often calcareous soils — especially common in parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Resistant varieties are essential in IDC-prone fields. Chelated iron foliar sprays can help but resistant variety selection is the long-term fix.
Variety review pages cover IDC-resistant varieties.
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