Ohio State University Launches AgTech Projects to Enhance Crop Yields Amid Weather Challenges
Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have initiated five new projects aimed at helping farmers manage weather-related risks and improve agricultural productivity. These projects are funded through the AgTech Innovation Hub, a collaboration between CFAES, Nationwide, and the Ohio Farm Bureau. The research focuses on severe weather preparedness, crop disease monitoring, water stress management, soil health assessment, and soybean replanting decisions. The goal is to provide farmers with advanced tools and reliable information to support better decision-making and long-term sustainability. Key faculty members involved include John Yost, Luis Rodriguez-Saona, Vinayak Shedekar, Richard Dick, and Sami Khanal, each leading different aspects of the research.