The United States corn belt may not produce more in the future
Maize (Corn)
United States
Published Jun 11, 2022
Tridge summary
A study by Emory University in Atlanta, United States, indicated that climate change will make the North American corn belt unsuitable for growing corn by 2100, if there are not major technological advances in agricultural practices. Study author Emily Burchfield says there must be diversification beyond the major commodity crops that now make up the bulk of North American agriculture.
Original content
“It is not enough to simply rely on technological innovations to save the day. Now is the time to think about major changes in what and how we grow our food to create more sustainable and resilient forms of agriculture”, points out the researcher. The researchers, according to Portugal's Revista Vida Rural, combined spatio-temporal data from society and the environment to understand the future of food security in the United States, including the consequences of a changing climate. The current study focused on the six major North American crops that cover 80% of cultivated land: lucerne, corn, cotton, hay, soybeans and wheat. “These projections can be pessimistic because they don't explain all the ways the technology can help farmers adapt and rise to the ...
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes.
To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.