Tag: weather

In the high-stakes world of agriculture, a general weather report isn't always enough—especially for farmers stuck in Doppler radar "coverage gaps." This week, writer Jake Zajkowski explores how Ohio producers are shifting toward hyper-local forecasting to identify critical planting and spraying windows. From Ohio State Extension’s rollout of research-grade mesonet monitoring stations to private subscription services that offer direct access to meteorologists, the goal is the same: better data for better decisions. Learn how these precision tools are helping farmers navigate unpredictable seasons and secure the 7-day windows they need to get crops in the ground.

From first snowfall to harsh winds, learn how shifting winter weather affects deer behavior in Ohio, and how hunters can adapt stand locations and strategy.

Back-to-back droughts in summer and a wet spring have left pastures struggling to grow, leading many farmers to dip into their hay supplies early.

August 2025 was the driest August on record in Ohio since records began being kept in 1895.

Ohio State experts unpack USDA’s 2025 farm income forecast, warning rising costs, low row crop prices, tariffs and drought complicate agriculture’s outlook.

Hay loses quality and nutrients during curing; forage analysis helps farmers manage unpredictable losses and improve feed value for livestock.

Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.

Program administrator for Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District Jane Houin offers insight as to how SWCDs can help with complex drainage issues.

Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers outlines considerations for farmers facing delayed planting in Ohio, following an unusually rainy spring.

May offers Eliza Blue and the animals on her ranch a reprieve from the sometimes harsh weather in South Dakota.