The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers cost sharing for practices that help farmers increase resilience to drought.

NRCS has expanded planning and funding related to climate smart farming practices for farms. 

Nurseries and greenhouses are intensive production spaces where careful water management is critical to business. As the climate changes, there will be more periods of hot and dry weather in the…

Keeping cows cool in the summertime is a major concern for dairy farmers, even in the relatively moderate climate of the Northeast.

January and December temperatures have been above average, especially in West Virginia. And except for a few places in the far north, snowfall is also down.

Climate change will alter rainfall patterns in New England in the coming decades. Storms will likely become more intense, increasing the frequency of flooding. Many Farms in this area tend to be…

Maine is a state known for its long, cold winters and short growing season, but changes in climate are disrupting this norm. Many growers across the state have already started to experience the trend…

Penn State University researchers are studying cropping systems that can make dairy farming more sustainable in the face of a changing climate.

It is too early to say if climate change is modifying the frequency of circulation patterns associated with extreme flooding. However, chapter 9 the U.S. Climate Science Special Report finds high…

Stream-crossings have a lower risk of failure if designed appropriately for the stream, and with consideration of current and future regional climate conditions. Careful evaluation of structure size…

Capstone students are helping us hear the stories of farmers who are adapting to climate change.

William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms.