Specialty Crops
Specialty crops face a variety of climate-related challenges. Perennials such as grapevines and nut trees represent a major investment and – unlike annual field crops – cannot be abandoned or fallowed in the event of a severe drought, storm, or heat wave. Warmer temperatures may prevent stonefruit (such as peaches and cherries) from experiencing the chill-hours needed for proper flowering.
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Vulnerability Assessments of U.S. Agriculture and Forests (2018)
Two special issues in the journal Climatic Change feature vulnerability assessments of agriculture and forestry across…
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Seaweed Farming in Alaska
Seaweed farming is emerging as a climate-smart maricultural practice that could thrive in Alaska’s nutrient rich waters…
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Growing Milkweed in Vermont: An Economic Case Study
In this case study, we look at approaches and related costs and benefits to growing milkweed. We provide an economic…
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Farming on a Saltier Coast
A new report by NOAA provides updated predictions on the rate of sea level rise within the United States. When coupled…
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California's Changing Agroclimate Metrics
To provide information on contemporary climate conditions for California agriculture, scientists at the USDA California…
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How Creating Pollinator Habitat can Help Northeast Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Improved pollinator habitat can increase the presence of native pollinators on working vegetable, fruit, and grain…
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Agrivoltaics: Coming Soon to a Farm Near You?
Researchers and farmers around the country are currently experimenting and collecting data on what crops, pollinator…
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Climate Vulnerabilities of California Specialty Crops
Research shows that crops with high chill requirements and low heat tolerance, that also have high market value and/or…
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Ridgeway Farms, Alaska Case Study
Ridgeway Farms is an original homestead family farm that is part of the Kenai Peninsula farming community. Abby Ala and…