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Soil Temperatures and Moisture

Daily average soil temperatures jumped 5-10°F this week due to warmer conditions, randing from the low 50s in Ashtabula to as warm as 57°F at Western in Clark County (Figure 1).

Alfalfa weevil larval activity is beginning its peak activity in southern Ohio and the rest of the state isn’t far behind. Alfalfa weevil feeding activity is driven by the accumulation of growing degree days (GDD) and reaches their peak feeding and damage when heat units for the area are between 325 and 575 (accumulation from a base of 48°F starting January 1st). The warm temperatures over the past week have contributed to a significant jump in GDD and ramped up alfalfa weevil larval feeding. As of writing this (Jan.

Results from a quarterly survey of retail fertilizer prices in the state of Ohio revealed fertilizer prices were slightly lower than national averages reported by Progressive Farmer - DTN (Quinn, 2024). The survey was completed by 32 retailers, representing 19 counties, who do business in the state of Ohio. Respondents were asked to quote spot prices as of the first day of the quarter (April 1st) based on sale type indicated.