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Ohio drought spreads, creates ‘emergency’ conditions for farmers: The Wake Up for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. My rain barrel is empty, my lawn is patchy brown and my hydrangeas are drooping. We’ve wrapped 11 days this month of temperatures in the 80s with very little rain.
Expanding drought conditions stretching to Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio
This week's drought monitor continues to show slowly expanding and deteriorating drought conditions across Western Pennsylvania.
Historic Ohio drought covered during Farm Science Review
In addition to the latest in farming technology, industry exhibits, and educational booths, the historic drought Ohio is experiencing has also been a focal point of this year’s Farm Science Review. “Whatever the hot topic of the day,
Ohio’s historic drought worsens with nearly 90% of the state now affected
Nearly a tenth of Ohio is now classified as in the highest levels of drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Meanwhile, moderate drought touches Portage County, closing in on Northeast Ohio again.
Drought monitor: Severe to exceptional drought conditions expand across Ohio
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is authored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, counties such as Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Montgomery are in the "severe drought" category.
Drought conditions cause early Ohio harvest
An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway. Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow. “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were in the 150 bushel range,
Ohio drought is creating ‘emergency’ conditions for the state’s farmers
This is putting a big strain on farm families who want to maintain the legacy of their farm for generations to come,” said Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins.
Ohio drought worsens, but NWS predicts 'wetter than normal' conditions next week
Extreme drought, the second worst condition, takes up 20 percent of the state. The only area not affected by dry ...
Ohio's worst drought in more than 20 years continues
TOLEDO, Ohio — September has been a very dry month for Ohio. So dry, in fact, that it's the worst drought the state has seen ...
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Sen. Sherrod Brown raises awareness about impact of drought on Ohio farmers
As extreme drought continues to plague southeast Ohio, Senator Sherrod Brown is trying to raise awareness of resources ...
ODNR urges 'wise' water usage as Ohio drought continues
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to use water "wisely" as the state's drought continues.
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Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades
During this hour of All Sides, we’re learning what central Ohio is doing to keep the water flowing in our homes and how we ...
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August storms in Northeast Ohio soften the regional impact of ongoing statewide drought
Recent big storms brought more moisture to much of Northeast Ohio, as extreme drought shows no signs of letting up in ...
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Ohio drought sparks urgent insurance questions
The drought of 2024 means Ohio farm fields are especially susceptible to catching fire. It’s a grim reality as farmers are ...
Central Ohio drought makes tree business fight to keep trees alive
The ongoing drought in the area has made an impact on farmers and also those looking to sell trees to people throughout ...