Altered Precipitation
The amount, type, and timing of precipitation across the United States influences vegetative distribution and productivity. Changes in precipitation regimes in a changing climate, are expected to challenge land managers and producers with short- and long-term planning under greater variability and threats to working land sustainability. Likely threats include increased runoff, flooding, erosion, landslides and susceptibility to pests, decreased soil moisture and productivity, and earlier snowmelt. The USDA Climate Hubs are working with land managers to develop and implement practices to minimize the associated impacts of increasing precipitation variability.
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Continued Conversations with Cecarelli Farms
William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms.
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How Much is Enough?
Researchers and farmers work towards efficient irrigation by comparing crop water needs to weekly applications on…
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Irrigation Pays in Protecting Crop Revenues
Does field crop irrigation make sense as a farm strategy given the number of wet summers in the Northeast?
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USDA ARS Farming Systems Project
Long-term agricultural research provides unique insights into the impact of climate and weather on agricultural…
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Climate Risks in the Northeast
How are climate change and weather variability affecting Northeastern producers?
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Weather and Climate Considerations for Dairy
How does the changing climate impact dairy operations, and what can dairy farmers do to adapt?
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Cover Cropping to Improve Climate Resilience
Is your field covered? Managing a continuous cover of plants can help improve soil health and prevent erosion.
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Planning for Planting: Using AgBufferBuilder to Design for Intense Rain Events
Design an effective riparian buffer during the off-season by using AgBufferBuilder to aid against intense rain events…
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Clovercrest Farm: A Family Dairy in Charleston, Maine
A case study investigating the impacts of climate change on Clovercrest Farm, a small-scale dairy farm owned by Steve…