Crops Topics from the Northwest Hub Region
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Drought and Northwest Agriculture in a Changing Climate
Climate change could cause agricultural droughts to become longer and more severe in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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Agroforestry: Adapting to Climate Change in Northwest Agriculture
The integration of trees and shrubs into agriculture can increase the adaptability of farms to climate change.
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No-till wheat farming in The Dalles, Oregon
No till farming helps farmers adapt to extreme weather events and support fish populations in The Dalles, Oregon.
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Food Security and Climate Change in Alaska
Climate change is likely to affect agriculture, mariculture, and wild harvest foods in Alaska, which could impact the state’s food security.
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Agrivoltaics: Pairing Solar Power and Agriculture in the Northwest
Agrivoltaics – the pairing of solar power generation with agriculture – could improve climate adaptability in the Northwest.
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Climate-Resilient Hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington
Hazelnuts are a climate-resilient crop that could expand Oregon’s market for food, livestock feed, and bioenergy.
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Northwest Pollinators and Climate Change
A summary of Northwest pollinators and their vulnerability to climate change.
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Northwest Cover Crops for Climate Resilience
Cover crops can make farms more resilient to the impacts of climate change by enhancing soil health and water quality.
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Northwest No-Till Farming for Climate Resilience
No-till farming keeps crop residues on farmland, protects soil, and limits the release of greenhouse gases.
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Seaweed Farming in Alaska
Seaweed farming is emerging as a climate-smart maricultural practice that could thrive in Alaska’s nutrient rich waters.
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Exploring Western Perennial Crop Cultivation in a Changing Climate
New tool models site suitability for five, high-value crops under climate change by considering temperature, crop development timing, and future irrigation needs.
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Dry Farming Techniques in the Maritime Pacific Northwest
Dry farming is a technique for some producers to adapt and diversify operations in response to changes in water availability.