This post summarizes the key takeaways from the upcoming 2025 Farm Science Review, hosted by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). It explains why the show matters now—more than 80% of Ohio is experiencing abnormally dry conditions.
The post previews practical sessions, research updates, and tools that farmers will take home to manage drought, climate volatility, and evolving pest and disease pressures.
What the Farm Science Review will cover
The Farm Science Review runs Sept. 16–18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. It brings together industry, extension specialists, and academic researchers to focus on resilient farming systems.
Over three days, attendees will see more than 4,000 product lines and attend roughly 180 educational sessions. These sessions are designed to translate climate science into on-farm decisions.
Session topics are curated to help producers cope with extreme weather and shifting planting windows. Crop health threats that are becoming more common in the Midwest will also be addressed.
Practical demonstrations and panel discussions will showcase both low-tech practices and advanced tools. The goal is to move attendees from theory to action.
Featured speakers, research, and key topics
Leading voices will include Aaron Wilson, Ohio’s state climatologist, and Greg LaBarge, OSU Extension agronomic systems specialist. They will present on applying climate data to planting and risk management.
Their talks are expected to emphasize seasonal outlooks, interpreting drought indices, and timing operations to reduce yield risk.
Research highlights include the “Battle for the Belt,” a comparative study testing corn versus soybean performance under changing climate scenarios. Targeted work on disease challenges such as tar spot and Fusarium ear molds that have intensified in Ohio corn will also be presented.
Attendees will hear how variety selection, fungicide timing, and scouting protocols can limit economic losses.
Practical tools and resilient practices you can implement
Much of the Review’s value lies in practical takeaways—cover crop mixes, conservation tillage, and targeted nutrient strategies that reduce loss during extreme events. Demonstrations will connect these practices to measurable outcomes like soil moisture retention and nutrient-use efficiency.
Emerging technologies will also be on display. These include AI-driven crop management systems, precision tools that adjust inputs by field zone, and remote sensing products that help detect stress before it’s visible.
These tools aim to give producers a head start when weather patterns become unpredictable.
Top takeaways for busy farmers
Key recommendations coming out of the event will include investing in genetics, infrastructure, and management systems that prioritize flexibility.
Specific, actionable strategies to be emphasized include:
- Cover crops to protect soil and increase water infiltration
- No-till practices to conserve moisture and reduce erosion
- Nutrient management that limits loss during heavy rains or drought
- Scouting and integrated pest management for diseases like tar spot and Fusarium
- Adoption of AI and precision tools to improve in-season decision making
Bringing climate data into everyday farm planning will be a recurring theme. Learn how to interpret local forecasts, use drought indices, and pair that information with management levers such as planting date adjustments and irrigation scheduling.
Event logistics and why this matters
Tickets are priced at $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Children under five receive free admission.
For full details and session schedules, visit fsr.osu.edu. This is an accessible opportunity for farmers to evaluate new products and practices in the context of a rapidly changing climate.
As someone who has worked in agricultural research and extension for three decades, I can tell you that adaptation is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Here is the source article for this story: Farm Science Review to Spotlight Climate Resilience