PCT Shorts: Did Wildfire Smoke Help or Hurt Ohio Crops?

PCT Shorts: Did Wildfire Smoke Help or Hurt Ohio Crops?

Wildfire smoke covered much of the Ohio Valley in 2026, but what did it mean for corn and soybean crops? Jonah Johnson breaks down the effects of carbon monoxide, ozone, particulate matter, and even how smoke-filtered sunlight may have helped plants continue photosynthesis. Learn the science behind how wildfire smoke impacts crop growth and yield potential. 🌽☀️🌫️

Carbon monoxide and plant growth

Ozone damage to leaves and stalks

Particulate matter and plant health

The surprising benefit of diffused sunlight

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