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By the middle of the century, Minnesota’s climate will be remarkably different than it is today.
Northern regions of the state are projected to experience up to 25 fewer days with lows below freezing by 2060, and southern areas could...
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Flyways
Migratory bird flyways in North America, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Public Domain
Climate change is not uniform globally or within the United States. Therefore, migratory birds’ arrival varies each spring and...
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Floodwaters threatened Rapidan Dam in Rapidan, MN in June 2024. Photo: James Napoli
Floods and droughts are becoming more common and more severe in Minnesota as our climate warms, posing significant challenges across a variety of...
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We could see more tulip poplar growing in regions of Minnesota.
As Minnesota’s climate shifts warmer and wetter, we know that we will see our forests change in response. Boreal species at the southern edge of their current range will...
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Constructing a reliable trellis is a key step to successfully establishing a vineyard. Trellises come in various designs and there are multiple tools and supply options to choose from for construction and maintenance. The first step to...
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Woodlands, buffers, and perennial areas provide so many benefits to farms. They can provide wind protection, absorb water and prevent erosion during heavy rainfall events, provide habitat to animals and beneficial insects, and add...
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A regenerating aspen stand
When we were developing the climate-ready woodlands tree recommendation lists, we were often surprised about which tree species were noton these lists, including iconic Minnesota species such as quaking aspen...
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We've developed a new webpage for growers to learn about projected climate changes in Minnesota, and strategies for resilience that are specific to Minnesota, and to vegetable farming.
Climate models project the following about our future...
The term "climate change" has become part of the modern lexicon. The term "global warming" was once widely used, but the term climate change became more common after researchers discovered that the changes affecting the planet involved more than a rise in temperature.
What is climate change?...
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When creating a stewardship plan for your land, you are managing your woodlands not only in their current state, but their future state as well. The concept of managing forests of the future is not new in the world of forestry. However,...