1995-present Ohio farmers lost 5 days of spring planting due to climate-affected spring rains, impacting yield and crop quality.
Climate change-driven spring rains in the Midwest are causing more anxiety for farmers during the spring planting ritual, with Ohio farmers losing about five days of field work in April since 1995. Delays in planting can affect yield and crop quality in wet springs. As farmers wait for fields to dry out, planting days may extend into the night, leading to endurance tests for them.
May 06, 2024
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