Tag: drought
Ohio legislation would give $10M in emergency funding to farmers affected...
OHio House Bill 683, introduced by state Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, would give $10 million to soil and water conservation districts to spend on drought relief.
Considerations for feeding beef cows this winter
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff provides an overview of management options for winter feeding of beef cows in drought impacted areas.
What comes next for drought-affected forages?
Drought conditions have affected most of Ohio this summer and fall, and we need to consider the long-term effects that this could have on forages.
Pennsylvania declares drought conditions in more than half of state
The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force announced on Nov. 1 that 35 of the state's 67 counties are experiencing drought conditions.
Drought resources and programs
There are programs available to help offset some of the costs and losses associated with a drought.
Drought, rain pose unprecedented challenges for Ohio soybean crops
The combination of drought conditions and heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene has left many Ohio soybean farmers grappling with compromised crop quality.
49 Ohio counties now disaster areas due to drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared five more Ohio counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought on Oct. 21.
Make a plan for drought recovery
Agricultural Technician for the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Wyatt Feldner offers tips to mitigate pasture damage during drought.
Drought-related fencing issues
OSU Extension educator Dean Kreager explains fencing issues that can arise during a drought and how to mitigate them.
Harvest in full swing throughout northeast Ohio
OSU Extension educator Lee Beers talks about how the drought and weather have impacted the 2024 harvest season.