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Drought intensifies across southeast Ohio as communities grapple with its impacts

Creeks are drying in southeast Ohio as drought intensifies. Photo courtesy of Garth Ruff - Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension

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September 12, 2024

The Ohio State University Offers Supports to Farmers in Response to Severe Drought Crisis

The Drought Rapid Response Team at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offers guidance in light of the USDA making emergency loans and federal aid programs…

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August 20, 2024

Persistent Drought Continues in Ohio Despite Recent Rainfall

Severe to extreme drought conditions are currently affecting Southeast Ohio, while Central and Eastern Ohio are experiencing moderate drought. Despite some rainfall over the past weekend, it was…

Aaron Wilson

August 14, 2024

Aaron Wilson Honored with NACAA’s Agricultural Weather and Climate Achievement Award

Last month, Ohio's State Climatologist, Aaron Wilson, received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), a professional organization…

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July 12, 2024

Enhancing Climate Education for Ohio's Community Professionals through Ohio State Energy Partners Grant

The Byrd Center's Weather & Climate Services Program Coordinator, Geddy Davis, is leading an innovative project that has been awarded a grant from the Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP). The…

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Jim Degrand

Assistant State Climatologist

degrand.1@osu.edu

Dr. Bryan Mark

Faculty Member, Geography Department

Jason Cervenec

Education and Outreach Director, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center

cervenec.1@osu.edu

Aaron Wilson

State Climatologist of Ohio; Assistant Professor - Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist, Department of Extension - CFAES

wilson.1010@osu.edu