Study: Which weather affects agriculture the most?

Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022

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URBANA, Ill. — Changing weather patterns have profound impacts on agricultural production around the world. Higher temperatures, severe drought and other weather events may decrease output in some regions, but effects are often volatile and unpredictable.

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