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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…