Yield results for the 2024 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are available for all locations: https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/sites/hcs-soy/files/OCJ%202024_Yield%20Only_0.pdf We will update the report with seed protein, oil, and size as we finish analyzing samples. Sortable yield data will be available in the upcoming days on the Ohio Crop Performance Trials website: https://u.osu.edu/perf/ The purpose of the Ohio Soybean Performance Trials is to evaluate soybean varieties for yield and other agronomic characteristics. This evaluation gives soybean producers comparative information for selecting the best varieties for their unique production system.
In 2024, soybean yield varied greatly among the six trial locations (Henry, Sandusky, Mercer, Licking, Preble, and Clinton Counties) (Table 1). Soybean yield was lowest in Henry and Sandusky Counties, averaging as low as 37.8 bu/acre for the early maturity trial (2.0-3.1 relative maturities) in Sandusky County. Soybean yield was greatest in Licking, Preble, and Mercer Counties, averaging as high as 87.3 bu/acre for the late maturity trial (3.7-4.4 relative maturities) in Preble County. Season-long rainfall in Licking, Preble, and Clinton totaled 22.0, 17.3, and 15.6 inches, respectively, whereas rainfall totaled 11.7, 12.4, and 14.3 inches in Henry, Mercer, and Sandusky, respectively. Locations with greater season-long rainfall were also the highest yielding locations.
Table 1. Soybean yield range and average yield at each trial location for the early-maturity and late-maturity trials.
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Early Maturity Trial |
Late Maturity Trial |
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North Region |
Henry County |
31.5-59.5 (avg = 48.0) |
48.0-67.4 (avg = 56.8) |
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Sandusky County |
29.2-51.1 (avg = 37.8) |
31.4-52.4 (avg = 41.7) |
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Central Region |
Mercer County |
45.2-71.4 (avg = 61.7) |
55.0-68.2 (avg = 61.6) |
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Licking County |
63.8-100.8 (avg = 78.8) |
70.7-95.9 (avg = 84.6) |
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South Region |
Preble County |
62.3-81.2 (avg = 74.3) |
59.3-87.3 (avg = 87.3) |
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Clinton County |
64.5-86.5 (avg = 76.7) |
67.5-87.5 (avg = 78.9) |