Agriculture in the Midwest | USDA Climate Hubs
WEBOngoing changes in climate have substantial impacts on the $76 billion agricultural sector in the Midwest. Diversity across this region, both in terms of climate and in agricultural commodities produced, indicates that potential responses to climate change will vary by location and commodity.
Agriculture in the Midwest - The Nature Conservancy
WEBThe Midwest is known for its bountiful and diverse agricultural production. Its fertile lands and waters provide ideal conditions for corn, soybeans and wheat crops, as well as 15% of the country’s dairy products.
Midwest Agriculture: 2021 Data and Trends Report - AgAmerica
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Explore key trends of farming in the Midwest including farm demographics, costs, revenue, and farmland values.
Farms In The Midwest Have Lost Much Of Their Most Fertile Soil - NPR
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.
Climate Change and Risks to Midwest Agriculture
WEBApr 17, 2023 · Climate change could impact Midwest agriculture in several ways, including intense heat waves, more frequent droughts, more damaging storms, wider flooding, deadlier disease outbreaks, and the spread of invasive species.
U.S. climate report issues stark warnings for Midwest agriculture ...
WEBDec 4, 2023 · “Rising temperatures, extreme precipitation, drought, and other climate-related events in the Midwest are impacting agriculture, ecosystems, cultural practices, health, infrastructure, and...
Our Story - Midwest Row Crop Collaborative
WEBThe Midwest is one of the most critical areas for agricultural production in the world. The U.S. produces around a third of the world’s corn and soybeans, and more than 80% of those corn and soybeans come from the Midwest, making the region a key node in the global food system.
WEBThe economic value of agriculture in the Midwest encompasses corn, soybean, livestock, vegetables, fruits, tree nuts, berries, nursery and greenhouse plants. The economic value of the crop and livestock commodities in these states continues to increase because of the rising prices.
WEBSpecialty crop agriculture in the Midwest is an important and diverse industry, valued at $4.7 billion in 2012. The Midwest produces a wide variety of specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, greenhouse and nursery crops.
5th National Climate Assessment: agriculture in the Midwest
WEBNov 14, 2023 · The Midwest, the dominant agricultural region of the US, produces more than 30% of the world’s corn and 32% of the world’s soybean as well as several specialty crops and livestock.