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Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A combine rests in a cornfield along U.S. 127 north of Celina on Friday. Ag officials say many farmers will experience lower corn yields due to this summer's drought. Soybeans fared better than corn, especially in Mercer County. Many farmers had to suspend harvesting crops due to recent rain.

Related online story:

Beans a bright spot during dry season

Ag officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties said they expect this year's overall corn yields to be down 25 to 30 percent due to the drought.

Overall Auglaize County soybean yields will be reduced an estimated 20 percent. [More]

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