/tags/drought drought en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:58:09 GMT /2024-12-24/fall-rains-ended-historic-drought-conditions-in-ohio-but-long-term-damage-has-been-done Ohio is no longer in extreme drought, but that doesn’t mean the damage from the historic drought is repaired. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:58:09 GMT /2024-12-24/fall-rains-ended-historic-drought-conditions-in-ohio-but-long-term-damage-has-been-done Karen Kasler /2024-12-19/how-ohios-historic-drought-continues-to-leave-its-mark-on-farms WYSO's Shay Frank sat down with the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Director, Brian Baldridge, to discuss the longterm impacts, resources for farmers in the state and possible legislation to assist the agriculture sector. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:46:04 GMT /2024-12-19/how-ohios-historic-drought-continues-to-leave-its-mark-on-farms Shay Frank /2024-11-01/after-a-summer-of-drought-ohio-cattle-farmers-are-worried-for-winter Ohio experienced its worst drought in decades this year, leaving some farmers stressed about feeding their animals through the winter. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:15:00 GMT /2024-11-01/after-a-summer-of-drought-ohio-cattle-farmers-are-worried-for-winter Erin Gottsacker /2024-10-15/historic-ohio-drought-didnt-dry-up-giant-pumpkin-growth-for-circleville-pumpkin-show A record-breaking drought did not stop Bob and Jo Liggett from Pickaway County from growing another record-breaking pumpkin. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:31:56 GMT /2024-10-15/historic-ohio-drought-didnt-dry-up-giant-pumpkin-growth-for-circleville-pumpkin-show George Shillcock /2024-09-30/what-should-you-do-with-your-brown-lawn-this-fall-gardening-expert-says-do-nothing Fall is typically the best time of year to do a bit of lawncare like reseeding, fertilizing or aeration, but that’s not the case this year. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-09-30/what-should-you-do-with-your-brown-lawn-this-fall-gardening-expert-says-do-nothing Allie Vugrincic /2024-09-25/its-been-raining-lately-so-do-we-still-need-to-conserve-water In spite of the rain as of late, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is still asking everyone to conserve water as many counties have been in drought conditions. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:19:49 GMT /2024-09-25/its-been-raining-lately-so-do-we-still-need-to-conserve-water Mike Frazier /2024-09-24/ohio-climatologist-recent-rainfall-has-halted-drought-but-more-is-needed-to-improve-conditions The Columbus forecast is calling for a chance of rain every day until the weekend. It's the most sustained rain the region has seen in weeks as the drought has persisted. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:32:14 GMT /2024-09-24/ohio-climatologist-recent-rainfall-has-halted-drought-but-more-is-needed-to-improve-conditions George Shillcock /2024-09-23/ohios-drought-and-shifting-weather-patterns-affecting-pawpaw-fruit Stubborn drought in Ohio and the shifting weather patterns influenced by climate change appear to be affecting North America’s largest native fruit: the pawpaw. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:03:47 GMT /2024-09-23/ohios-drought-and-shifting-weather-patterns-affecting-pawpaw-fruit The Associated Press /show/all-sides/2024-09-18/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 can conserve it. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-09-18/ohio-is-experiencing-its-worst-drought-in-decades /2024-09-17/columbus-dips-into-water-reserves-as-drought-continues-in-central-and-southeast-ohio At the far northern banks of the O'Shaughnessy reservoir, the Scioto River is down considerably. The edges of the riverbed are exposed and dirt is starting to crack. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:48:17 GMT /2024-09-17/columbus-dips-into-water-reserves-as-drought-continues-in-central-and-southeast-ohio George Shillcock