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Farmers adapt to intensifying heat waves and extreme weather

Farmers are increasingly grappling with the challenges posed by more frequent and intense heat waves and extreme weather events, which are altering growing seasons and threatening crop yields. These conditions, driven by climate change, necessitate adaptive strategies such as adjusting harvest schedules, implementing protective measures like shade tents, and diversifying crops to mitigate losses. Access to safety nets and insurance can be more difficult for smaller specialty farms compared to those growing commodity crops. AI

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Farmers adapt to intensifying heat waves and extreme weather

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Joshua A. Bickel ·

    ‘They’re not freak occurrences’: Farmers grapple with protecting crops as heat waves and extreme weather become more frequent

    Specialty farmers are dealing with the extreme weather events that are driving prolonged drought in some states and intense flooding in others.