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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.
How Climate Change Is Already Impacting Ohio, and What’s Ahead
Across Ohio, the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident. From record-breaking heat waves to catastrophic flooding and prolonged droughts, the realities of a warming climate are already…
Are your allergies bothering you more? You can thank climate change
In the latest episode of the Sound of Ideas from Ideastream Public Media, leading experts across the state, including Aaron Wilson, Ohio's State Climatologist and Ag Weather and Climate Field…
Heavy Rains and Warmer Weather Call for Strategic Drainage and Water Management, Says OSU Expert
As Ohio enters the 2025 planting season, farmers are facing unusually wet conditions that could have a lasting impact on soil health and crop performance. According to Vinayak Shedekar, Assistant…