A small-scale agroforestry system addresses pests, weeds, drought, and erosion in a diverse orchard.

William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms. 

Some aspects of a changing climate may present opportunities to increase productivity in West Virginia (WV) and the Appalachian region of the United States.

Check out the research taking place at this New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station farm. Experiments range from establishing beneficial plant habitats and wildflower meadows to running cold…

How are climate change and weather variability affecting Northeastern producers?

A session at the 2018 Maine Agricultural Trades Show hosted five experienced farmers to tell their story of how a shift in weather patterns or extremes had affected their farm.

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

Hear how three successful organic farmers in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire are adapting their farming practices to climate change.

Many agricultural pests, such as the Colorado potato beetle (CPB, Leptinotarsu decemlineata), overwinter underground, but not all pests that burrow will survive the winter.

Plants respond to the warmth that accumulates over many days by breaking dormancy and starting to grow. If this growth occurs too early in the year, a late season cold snap can do real harm.

Recent warmer and shorter winters mean that winter freeze and spring thaw periods for roads are less dependable. Learn how this variability impacts industry, management and communities, and how a new…

High tunnels help small farmers protect and improve their operations by serving as a shelter from sun, pests and intense rain events. Farmers are adapting as average temperatures increase and heavy…