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How Agriculture is Affected by Global Warming

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Some studies show that the news of global warming is not all bad for farming, at least not in the short run. Quoted from lifecycle.my.id that something as commonplace as agriculture is already showing signs of the effects of global warming.

Because of global warming, temperatures obviously increase. This has some temporary benefits. For a while, it will simply mean more time for crops to mature because of a longer growing season.

Strangely enough, all the extra carbon dioxide in the air that brings about global warming also has a fertilizing affect on crops. This type of fertilization is most helpful for crops such as wheat, soybeans, and rice. CO2 fertilization is a benefit of global warming.

On the other hand, these higher temperatures can bring problems in other areas. In regions that are already warm, global warming will cause the plants to languish in the heat.

The team from smallcycle.com found that Soil evaporation rates will be very high, leaving very dry earth. Add to that, droughts will make both the soil and the air dry and might even lead to the burning of some crops.

Global warming is sure to bring about changes in precipitation. This will lead to changes in the soil moisture. Especially with the severe weather predicted with global warming, the rain will come down hard when it does come. This will lead to more than usual soil erosion.

Conclusion
The overall predictions for the US are neither all bad nor all good. Crops are expected to benefit from the effects of global warming in many regions for a while. In some areas, though, crops will suffer because of regional variations.

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