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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Re-carbonizing Row Crop Farms
Natural Resources Specialist, Justin Mount, is improving producers’ understanding of crop system planning tools,…
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Specialty Crops and Climatic Variability
Most Midwestern specialty crop growers are well attuned to the increased crop production risks associated with a…
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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…
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Climate Change Impacts on Palmer Amaranth
Palmer amaranth is proving to be a major challenge for agricultural production worldwide. In a changing climate, even…
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Climate Change Impacts on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Learn more about the brown marmorated stink bug: a ferocious eater of fruits, vegetables, some row crops and many…
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Drought Impacts & CoCoRaHS Reporting: The Benefits and Importance to Producers
Drought Impact Reporter and CoCoraHS: A producers guide to the importance of reporting, where to go for more…
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Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
A report describing the potential vulnerability of crops, forests and animal agriculture to climate-driven…
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Continued Conversations with Cecarelli Farms
William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms.
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Woodman Horticultural Research Farm at UNH
Check out the research taking place at this New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station farm. Experiments range from…