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How More Springtime Rain is Putting Pressure on Ohio Farmers

An increase in spring rainfall over the Ohio Valley has proven to be a challenge for agriculture across the region, as many farmers have found themselves working harder to plant their crops in an…

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Drought Update and Outlook for Ohio - Signs of Resilience and Recovery

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System's Drought Status Update for the Midwest, Ohio is currently showing signs of recovery from previously moderate drought conditions,…

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Resilience and Recovery — Ohio Farmers and the Farm Science Review Rally in the Aftermath of a Tornado

The Ohio State University Molly Caren Agricultural Center, renowned for hosting the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) annual Farm Science Review (FSR) in…

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Ohio State Alum Wes Haines Receives Emerging Leader Award from the College of Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to alum Wes Haines, a 2024 Emerging Leader Award recipient, for his distinctive and outstanding achievements professionally and through civic engagement.

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Plant Hardiness Map Reflects Climate Change Impacts on Ohio

The United States Department of Agriculture released an updated version of its plant hardiness map late last year, revised previously in 2012, marking significant shifts in the climate conditions…

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Record-Breaking Warmth Defines Winter 2023–24 in the U.S. and Marks Ohio's Historic Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Centers for Environmental Information has published its U.S. Climate report for February 2024, highlighting an unprecedented…

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CoCoRaHS: Joining Forces with Nature

CoCoRaHS, short for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, is a nonprofit, community-based network of trained volunteers who use affordable tools to measure weather and collect…

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Expert Panel Discusses Climate Challenges Addressed in the NCA5's Midwest Chapter

Last week, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) hosted a panel of experts on the Midwest Chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist of…

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Snow Melting Dynamics: The Role of Rain and Temperature

Researcher Stephen Vermette, Professor of Geography at Buffalo State University, sheds light on the complexities of snow melting, revealing that the process is influenced by a range of factors,…