While warmer temperatures often promote growth, most crops in the Northeast are already being grown close to their optimum temperature. The region, however, is likely to continue to experience…

As we all enjoy the arrival of spring, it is important to understand the direct and indirect impacts of changes in the seasons in order to wisely care for the managed and unmanaged ecosystems of the…

Our changing climate is resulting in increasingly unstable conditions for bees. These challenges make the prospect of storing bees in facilities with controlled, consistent climate conditions more…

A progression of non-native insects is steadily making their way into the northeast. The response of trees at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest to these insects will serve as an example for…

As the calendar shifts from fall to winter, many of us are probably wondering what the upcoming winter season holds in store for the Northeast. While meteorological winter officially began on…

Forest Climate and Action Scorecards are designed to help private landowners consider the climate change in the context of their woods.

NRCS programs and practices can help landowners achieve their goals while supporting climate adaptation. This series of brochures was designed to showcase NRCS practices that can support climate…

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.

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…

Summer cover crops traditionally have not been used in Rhode Island because of the short summer fallow period. However, a changing climate is creating new opportunities for summer cover crops as…

Crops and their pollinators are being affected by increasing temperatures. Researchers at West Virginia University are studying the effects and are looking for ways to reduce the impacts of climate…

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…