Research & Data from the Northeast Hub Region
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University of Maryland Ornamental Irrigation Research
Nurseries and greenhouses are intensive production spaces where careful water management is critical to business. As the climate changes, there will be more periods of hot and dry weather in the…
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Managing Dairy Heat Stress in the Northeast’s Changing Climate
Keeping cows cool in the summertime is a major concern for dairy farmers, even in the relatively moderate climate of the Northeast.
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Environmental Knowledge and Perceptions of the Urban DC Population
New research from the University of the District of Columbia shows that understanding what people know and perceive is key to designing effective educational programs.
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Saltwater Intrusion: A Growing Threat to Coastal Agriculture
Researchers are showing that large storms are becoming more frequent, high tides are reaching farther inland, and saltwater is spreading through fresh groundwater faster than it has in past decades.
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Farming the Floodplain: Trade-offs and Opportunities
Climate change will alter rainfall patterns in New England in the coming decades. Storms will likely become more intense, increasing the frequency of flooding. Many Farms in this area tend to be…
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Northeast Specialty Crop Water Symposium
A two-day event geared towards all things agriculture and water-use efficiency.
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UMaine’s Highmoor Farm
Maine is a state known for its long, cold winters and short growing season, but changes in climate are disrupting this norm. Many growers across the state have already started to experience the trend…
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Minimizing the Impacts of Saltwater Flooding on Farmland in the Eastern U.S.
Chris Miller, 3029 NRCS Climate Hub Liaison, is studying how farmers can use various adaptive management methods to deal with both the saltwater and water quality impacts.
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New Opportunities for Summer Cover Crops
Summer cover crops traditionally have not been used in Rhode Island because of the short summer fallow period. However, a changing climate is creating new opportunities for summer cover crops as…
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Blueberries, Pollinators, and Pests with WVU
Crops and their pollinators are being affected by increasing temperatures. Researchers at West Virginia University are studying the effects and are looking for ways to reduce the impacts of climate…
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Sustainable Dairy Cropping at Penn State
Penn State University researchers are studying cropping systems that can make dairy farming more sustainable in the face of a changing climate.
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Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones and Heat Zones
Climate change is already having substantial effects on natural systems and the benefits they provide. Forest vegetation may face increased risk of moisture deficit and drought as climate change…