Overview

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One of the most pressing issues faced by plant and animal producers is to adapt to the ever-changing conditions and impacts of global change and climate on their crops or animals. Another critical issue is the need for scientific information that producers can use to plan and make decisions to ensure economic viability. CSREES-supported global change and climate projects are addressing these issues through research, extension, and education activities.

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In Focus

• The Opportunities and Challenges in Agricultural Water Reuse report addresses recycled water issues as part of the REE Agricultural Water Security Initiative.
• USDA is the lead agency for U.S. Climate Change Science Program report on Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land and Water Resources, and Biodiversity.
• CSREES helped organize a national conference on climate change focusing on science and solutions.
• CSREES supports research on the global water cycle and how natural and human activities influence water distribution and quality within the Earth system.
• CSREES supports research to understand the process of land-use change, the impact of land-use decisions, and how they may be affected by a changing climate.
• CSREES supports research on human contributions and responses to global change in agroecosystems.


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Partners/Partnership

• CSREES collaborates with NOAA to fund the Southeast Climate Consortium, providing agriculture, forestry, and water resources management decision support tools.
• CSREES funds the Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project, advancing the viability and security of Pacific island agriculture and communities.
• CSREES funds the Consortium for Agricultural Soils Mitigation of Greenhouse Gases (CASMGS), which develops best management practices on carbon sequestration.


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Events

• Grantsmanship Workshops, November 10-11, 2009, Kansas City, MO; Embassy Suites Kansas City - International Airport
• Grantsmanship Workshops, November 18-19, 2009, Washington, D.C.; Marriott Crystal Gateway
• 75th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Milwaukee, WI, March 22-27, 2010.


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Selected Results and Impacts

• Alabama A&M University scientists research conservation tillage practices.
• Cornell University scientists to quantify the U.S. Black Carbon soil stocks.
• Villanova scientists study the carbon storage potential of Christmas tree farms.


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Resources

• Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States. June 2009 Report from the U.S. Global Change Research Program.
• Pew Center on Global Climate Change. Featured reports and other information.
• U.S. Climate Change Technology Program. Information on a multi-agency research and development program for climate change technology.


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Contacts

Louie Tupas

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