Researchers and farmers work towards efficient irrigation by comparing crop water needs to weekly applications on diversified Vermont vegetable farms.

At the University of Delaware's Warrington Irrigation Research Farm in Harbeson, Delaware, researchers are improving irrigation to boost crop yields and manage soil and water resources.

Does field crop irrigation make sense as a farm strategy given the number of wet summers in the Northeast? 

Long-term agricultural research provides unique insights into the impact of climate and weather on agricultural sustainability. The USDA-ARS Farming Systems Project (FSP) has been looking at the…

How are climate change and weather variability affecting Northeastern producers?

How does the changing climate impact dairy operations, and what can dairy farmers do to adapt? 

Is your field covered? Managing a continuous cover of plants can help improve soil health and prevent erosion.

This webinar series builds on capacity within USDA to deliver science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.

Design an effective riparian buffer during the off-season by using AgBufferBuilder to aid against intense rain events in the future.

A case study investigating the impacts of climate change on Clovercrest Farm, a small-scale dairy farm owned by Steve Morrison and Sonja Heyck-Merlin located in Charleston, Maine.

The U.S. Forest Service is building stewardship on the Rockaways Peninsula in New York City. By using urban forestry principles, the community is learning what it takes to adapt to the changing…

The climate in the Northeast U.S. has been changing. Winters have been getting warmer and heavy rainstorms are becoming much more common.