2024 has started with a lot of changes in the weather, particularly warmer temperatures at the end of February and into March in Nebraska. As we move forward 1 hour in Daylight Savings Time last Sunday and today is the spring equinox (the first day of spring), there has been an abnormal increase in warmer temperatures, but also an outlook of cooler temperatures (again) later this week.
To help determine when to start the cultural management practices in turfgrass areas, there are tools that you can use to track the soil temperature, growing degree days (GDD), and general weather outlook. These resources will help you track the everchanging weather in Nebraska and help determine when to start doing work in your turfgrass area.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/edx6