Rice farming for climate change adaptation in the Northeastern United States
Abstract
In response to challenges posed by climate change, rice farming emerges as a strategic adaptation in the agriculture sector in the northeastern United States. Cultivating rice can diversify farming practices, create new sources of income, improve water management, and provide habitats for wildlife, enhancing the sustainability of agricultural systems and rural economies. However, challenges such as methane emissions from rice paddies and the risk of metal(loid) contamination highlight the need for adopting best practices in rice cultivation, particularly in land and water management and the selection of suitable rice varieties. By learning from the experience of other temperate rice farming regions and implementing supportive policies, technology, and cooperative frameworks, farming communities in the northeastern United States can learn to navigate these obstacles, ensuring the successful integration of rice farming into its agricultural landscape.
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences
Authors (16)
Chuan Liao
Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Jenny Kao-Kniffin
Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Matthew Reid
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
Wendong Zhang
Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University
Precious Tshabalala
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University
Erik Andrus
Boundbrook Farm
Zachary Butler-Jones
Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Jordan LaPoint
Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Shuai Zhou
Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Radine Rafols
Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Seongmin Shin
Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Mai Ichihara
Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Autumn Pereira
Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Natalia Butler
Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University
Ying Tu
Susan R. McCouch
Plant Breeding and Genetics Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University