Crops Topics from the Midwest Hub Region
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Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Midwest Agriculture
Explore the extent of climate change in your state, hear how these changes are affecting agriculture, and learn about strategies and adaptation options.
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Managing Risk of Field and Equipment Fires in the Midwest
Explore resources for minimizing the risk of field and equipment fires during harvest.
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Bolstering Extension-Climate Hub Partnerships in the Midwest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with…
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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 the Nation.
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Midwest U.S. Climate Resiliency Toolkit
Increasing humidity and precipitation and rising extreme temperatures are having negative impacts across the Midwest. Integrating climate adaptation into planning processes can help build adaptive…
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Artisan Cider Apple Orchard in Wisconsin Case Study
Brix Cider is continually looking for avenues to improve the land that provides for their apple orchard. Through the Adaptation workbook process, this orchard is better equipped to adapt in a…
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R&G Miller and Sons Organic Dairy Farm, Wisconsin Case Study
R&G Miller & Sons Inc., an organic dairy in the Southern Wisconsin, wants to maintain their commitment to producing organic milk. In a changing climate this means adapting their operation to…
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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 natural resource managers that enable robust and healthy ecosystems before, during 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 vegetation may face increased risk of moisture deficit and drought as climate change…
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Pollinators
Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world's flowering plants. Without them, humans and wildlife wouldn't have much to eat or look at! Animals that assist plants in…
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Re-carbonizing Row Crop Farms
Natural Resources Specialist, Justin Mount, is improving producers’ understanding of crop system planning tools, specifically the Integrated Erosion Tool (IET). The IET is a web-served, geospatial,…
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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 changing climate. However, there is a need for additional climate-resilient management…