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

The USDA Northeast Climate Hub selected Cecarelli Farms in Northford, CT as the site for the first Hub automated weather station.

How are Northeastern farmers surviving recent extreme weather? UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture partnered with the USDA Northeast Climate Hub and produced three videos asking…

Design an effective riparian buffer during the off-season by using AgBufferBuilder to aid against intense rain events in the future.

Six new interactive forestry focused tours feature adaptation practices specific to urban forestry, agroforestry and forest management.

Consider the experiences of others who are adapting to a changing climate. This growing network of climate-informed demonstration sites is designed to take you to the field and make you feel 'As…

Rebuilding Worcester's urban forest with the community after an Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation.

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…

In the Northeast, climate trends include more rain and more frequent heavy rain events. In addition, warming temperatures may increase insect growth rates, making the region more hospitable to…

Healthy and diverse forests are more resilient to variations in the climate. Some native plants have traits that make them more adaptable to changing climate conditions. Restoring soils can increase…

The U.S. Forest Service is building stewardship on the Rockaways Peninsula in New York City. By using urban forestry principles, the community is learning what it takes to adapt to the changing…

The climate in the Northeast U.S. has been changing. Winters have been getting warmer and heavy rainstorms are becoming much more common.