Field Crops
Field crops include corn, cotton, rice, sorghum, soybeans, winter wheat, durum wheat, and spring wheat. The effects of climate change on crop production will vary by region, and will largely be a factor of impacts on resources important to agricultural production, such as soil and water. Conservation tillage, crop residue management, and cover crops are examples of management practices that can help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Preparing for Disaster in the Midwest: The Land of Extremes
USDA Climate Hubs work to provide region-specific information, with USDA agencies and partners, to producers and…
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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…
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Pollinators
Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world's flowering plants. Without them, humans and…
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Soil Health Management to Reduce Climate and Weather Risks in the Northwest
Management actions that can be taken to promote soil health.
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Re-carbonizing Row Crop Farms
Natural Resources Specialist, Justin Mount, is improving producers’ understanding of crop system planning tools,…
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Climate Change Impacts on Japanese Beetle
Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica (Newman), is a severe invasive insect pest of turf, landscapes, and horticultural…