/tags/farming Farming en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:28:38 GMT /2025-07-24/corn-sweat-drives-up-humidity-in-ohio-as-midsummer-heat-wave-hits-midwest-region The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre sweats 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water every day. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:28:38 GMT /2025-07-24/corn-sweat-drives-up-humidity-in-ohio-as-midsummer-heat-wave-hits-midwest-region George Shillcock /show/all-sides/2025-06-27/rainy-weather-causing-planting-delays-for-ohio-farmers On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking about how recent rainy conditions and cooler temperatures are affecting Ohio farms. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-06-27/rainy-weather-causing-planting-delays-for-ohio-farmers /show/all-sides/2025-06-17/rainy-weather-causing-planting-delays-for-ohio-farmers On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking about how recent rainy conditions and cooler temperatures are affecting Ohio farms. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-06-17/rainy-weather-causing-planting-delays-for-ohio-farmers /2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products have some Ohio soybean farmers concerned. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:50:00 GMT /2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Erin Gottsacker /2025-02-03/ohios-farmers-concerned-about-new-tariffs-imposed-by-president-trump The last time tariffs were levied, the federal government had to provide aid to farmers in Ohio and other states. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:12:09 GMT /2025-02-03/ohios-farmers-concerned-about-new-tariffs-imposed-by-president-trump Jo Ingles /2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Ohio’s inaugural “Soil Health Week” highlighted ways that farmers can implement climate-resilient practices using common language. . Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:20:00 GMT /2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Kendall Crawford /2024-10-17/ohio-farmers-are-stressed-whats-stopping-so-many-from-seeking-help The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance recently released the results of its farm stress survey. Its findings hope to improve mental health care for farmers. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:18:00 GMT /2024-10-17/ohio-farmers-are-stressed-whats-stopping-so-many-from-seeking-help Erin Gottsacker /2024-09-05/drought-conditions-worsen-in-central-and-southeast-ohio-according-to-latest-federal-data The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the most severe drought levels have extended to over a dozen Ohio counties. Forecasters say the weather isn't expected to improve anytime soon. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:07:31 GMT /2024-09-05/drought-conditions-worsen-in-central-and-southeast-ohio-according-to-latest-federal-data George Shillcock /2024-09-04/most-severe-drought-in-decades-declared-in-22-ohio-counties-what-does-that-mean-for-farmers The federal government hasn't declared a drought in several decades for any county in Ohio. Farmers in Ohio are seeing its impacts, as they're forced to adapt to dryer weather. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:43:50 GMT /2024-09-04/most-severe-drought-in-decades-declared-in-22-ohio-counties-what-does-that-mean-for-farmers George Shillcock /2024-08-27/from-you-pick-berries-to-hay-rides-agritourism-is-booming-in-ohio Over the past two decades, the state has seen exponential growth in agritourism income. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:47:00 GMT /2024-08-27/from-you-pick-berries-to-hay-rides-agritourism-is-booming-in-ohio Erin Gottsacker