Climate Change Impacts on Tree Fruits and Viticulture in the Midwestern Region
Tree fruits and grapes, like all crops, are susceptible to challenges caused by a changing climate. Currently observed changes and projected future changes will affect tree fruit and grape production in unique ways and producers may need to consider different practices to mitigate climate-related problems. This bulletin will discuss climate trends, expected impacts for tree fruit and grape production, and methods to mitigate these challenges.
Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor and Fruit Crops Extension Specialist, Dept. of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison Christelle Guedot, Associate Professor and Fruit Crop Entomology Extension Specialist, Dept. of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Leslie Holland, Assistant Professor and Fruit Pathology Extension Specialist, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Sophia Parker, Undergraduate Intern, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Laurie Nowatzke, Coordinator, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Dennis Todey, Director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub
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