CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture

A cold, wet pattern put a damper on warming soils this week. In fact, all stations are reporting daily average soil temperatures cooler than one week ago (Fig. 1). Northern sites (e.g., Ashtabula and Northwest) have fallen into the 40s, with 50s being reported elsewhere.

Growing Degree Days vs. Calendar Days – How Long Will Emergence Take?

When we examine crop emergence post-planting, two factors can impact speed of emergence – soil moisture content and soil temperatures. If soil temperatures are lower, it can take more calendar days for emergence to occur meaning rowing corn may take a little more time.

Numbers of Black Cutworm and True Armyworm Moths Increasing but Remain Relatively Low

Over the past few weeks, we have caught an increasing number of both black cutworm and true armyworm moths in our traps (see https://docs

Adapting Burndown Programs to Late-Planted Situations

It’s déjà vu all over again.  We have run this article every few years, and it seems like maybe the frequency is increasing as we deal with wet and cold weather that delays planting.  The questions about this have not changed much, and neither have the suggestions we provide here.  One of the mos

Estimating Fiber Content of Alfalfa in Fields Across Ohio

Alfalfa stands in Ohio had some early growth due to the warmer temperature in early April. Although it’s been cooler over the past couple of weeks, alfalfa growth has slowly been progressing.

Additional Application of Late-Season Nitrogen to Winter Wheat

We’ve had several days of extremely wet weather, and there are some questions regarding the need for additional nitrogen fertilizer. Last week, wheat was between Feekes 8 and 10.2, depending on the area within the state.

Fertilizer Training for New Applicators

Do you apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of land?  If so, the Ohio Department of Agriculture requires applicators to obtain a Fertilizer Certificate.  The Tuscarawas and Coshocton County offices of Ohio State University Extension will sponsor a training at 7pm on Wednesday, May 19.  The trai