By: Liz Allen When we investigate the future of agriculture under climate change, we think in terms of scenarios. Generally speaking, a scenario is a collection of assumptions about future conditions and trends. In some climate impact models, scenarios are complex and clearly defined, beginning with storylines that describe how various social, economic and environmental […]
By David Schmidt Reprinted from: Animal Ag Having all your eggs in one basket is not such a good idea if you should trip and fall. When thinking about adapting to climate change I typically focus on what needs to happen on a specific farm, animal species, or geographic area. I don’t often think globally […]
By Cynthia King Reprinted from: WSU News AgWeatherNet PROSSER, Wash. – A historic streak of above normal temperatures continued in Washington in March – the fifth record warm month of the last nine months. “Last month was again abnormally mild, and there was minimal frost during the final three weeks of March,” said Washington State […]
By Kristy Borrelli The sensitivity of soil erosion to climate change will affect future farm management practices. Paige Farrell No-till (e.g. direct seed) and reduced tillage practices have become reliable management strategies in many cereal-based cropping systems of the Pacific Northwest (PNW), particularly for growers who are concerned about soil erosion. In combination with effective […]
By David Schmidt Reprinted from: Animal Ag I am in Seattle this week attending the Waste to Worth conference. A great conference and a beautiful city!! Part of the sponsorship of this conference is through this Animal Ag and Climate Change Project. As such, many of the lectures and keynotes have been highlighting the interconnectedness […]