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Ohio faces ongoing drought despite recent rain, extreme conditions expand
Despite last week's stretch of rainfall, most of Ohio remains in a drought.
A majority of the state remains under moderate drought conditions, with parts considered as abnormally dry, in…

Ohio farms feel pressure from weather extremes
Ideastream Public Media | By Shay Frank | Published September 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT
Aaron Wilson, OSU Extension climate specialist, says Ohio farmers are feeling the effects of…

Ohio State expands drought resources for farmers statewide
Aaron Wilson says the College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has partnered with Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance through the Ag Tech Innovation Hub to create solutions…

Farm Science Review to Spotlight Climate Resilience
Dry weather is once again testing Ohio agriculture
Ohio drought conditions worsen across state. Will it ever rain?
Drought conditions in Ohio continue to worsen as the state weathers a dry end to summer, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Rapid Drought Intensification in Ohio
August 2025 was one of the driest August’s on record since 1895

Ohio State helps farmers manage impacts as drought conditions spread across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While not yet reaching the severity of last year’s growing season, drought conditions are once again taking hold across Ohio, raising renewed concern among agricultural experts…

What is 'corn sweat' and how does it exacerbate heat waves?
A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the United States, according to experts.