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  1. Can We Shake This Cool, Wet Pattern?

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    June 1 is the meteorological start of summer, and I think we are all hoping for much warmer conditions than we have experienced lately. Temperatures in Ohio during May ran 2-4°F below average. This led to accumulated growing degree days since May 1 running 60-90 GDDs below normal. The other big weather story has been the wet conditions, especially for southern and eastern Ohio. Another widespread 1-2 inches this past week has those areas running much above normal for the past month (Figure 1).

    Issue: 2025-16

  2. Weather Improvements Are on the Way, No Really!

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2025-12
  3. Figure 1). Total precipitation (liquid-equivalent) for November 17 – December 16, 2024. Figure courtesy of the Southern Regional Climate Center Integrated Water Portal

    Slow Drought Recovery Continues

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2024-42
  4. Figure 1). 14-day Precent of Normal Precipitation. Figure courtesy of the Southern Regional Climate Center Integrated Water Portal (https://www.srcc.tamu.edu/water_portal/).

    Drought Slowly Eases Across the State

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2024-40
  5. (Figure 1). U.S. Drought Monitor depiction for Ohio as of October 22, 2024.

    A Potential Break from the Spooky-Dry Weather

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2024-38
  6. Figure 1. U.S. Drought Monitor depiction for Ohio as of October 8, 2024.

    The Season’s First Widespread Frost and Freeze Potential

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2024-36

  7. Survey to Estimate Impact of Recent Storms on Corn and Soybean Production in Ohio

    Author(s): Laura Lindsey , Author(s): Osler Ortez , Author(s): Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

    Drought conditions followed by rainfall from recent storms are impacting crop quality. For soybean, we have received reports of pod shatter, seed sprouting, and fungus development (Figure 1). For corn, we have reports of lodging (Figure 2) as well as potential concerns related to kernel sprouting and ear molds.

    Issue: 2024-35

  8. Understanding Agroecosystem Tradeoffs in a Changing Climate Webinar

    Author(s): Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

    How can farmers adapt to changing climate while increasing agricultural production and protecting the environment?  

    Issue: 2024-35
  9. U.S. Drought Monitor

    Title: Drought Intensifies But Wet Weather Tries

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary

    Issue: 2024-33
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    Weather Extremes Abound

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Climate Summary
    June was a warm month for Ohio, with temperatures averaging 1-3°F above the long-term mean (1991-2020). This was especially true for June 16-22, a 5-day stretch with daytime highs at or above 90°F. This was the second longest consecutive 90-degree day stretch for Toledo for the month of June. Growing degree days continue to run 120-180 days above normal, evident by the advanced growth in our crops across the state (tasseling corn, flowering beans, and early wheat harvest).

    Issue: 2024-21

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