Climate Change and U.S. Agriculture: Examining the Connections.

This article discusses the connections between climate change and agriculture in the U.S. According to the author, agriculture affects climate change by the greenhouse gas emissions of methane and nitrous oxide. Agriculture can mitigate climate change by utilizing best management practices for fertilizer and manure management, methane digesters and carbon sequestration in soils. The author reviews various U.S. climate scenarios and concludes that the overall impact in the U.S. would be mildly positive on crop yields. The author discusses pending legislation and adaptations to corn ethanol production.