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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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USDA Awards $10 Million to Ohio State-Led Initiative for Climate-Smart Farming in the Midwest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant for a project to develop strategies to enhance climate-smart agricultural practices across Midwest farms. Professor Douglas…

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New Tool to Predict Rapid Onset Droughts, Enhancing Forecast Accuracy and Preparedness

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA’s) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), part of the National Weather Service, has recently partnered with NOAA's National Integrated Drought…

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The Impact of a Decaying El Niño on Tornado Activity in the Central US

The Ohio State University's Associate Professor Jana Houser from the Department of Geography recently authored a piece in The Conversation explaining how a decaying El…

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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…