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Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report

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Climate Change

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Impact Of Climate Change On Wheat Production In Kentucky, Kathleen Russell, Chad Lee, Rebecca L. Mcculley, David Van Sanford Jan 2014

Impact Of Climate Change On Wheat Production In Kentucky, Kathleen Russell, Chad Lee, Rebecca L. Mcculley, David Van Sanford

Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report

Summary:

  • From 2002 to 2012, Kentucky winter wheat ranged in value from $52 million to $209 million.
  • Climate change and variability have the potential to significantly impact this important economic enterprise within our state.
  • This report summarizes the current state of knowledge of the potential of climate change to impact wheat production in Kentucky and surrounding states.