Big picture look at climate change impact on U.S. agriculture: Midwest at risk | Cornell Chronicle

What Did The Midwest Look Like Before Agriculture

Agriculture is rooted in American—especially Midwestern—identity. From sweet summer corn to delicious cheese, it just wouldn't be the same Midwest without our agricultural tradition. 🌾🌽 But decades of industrial farming practices are taking a toll. Soil health is declining and the runoff of excess fertilizer and sediment from crop fields contributes to water quality issues in our lakes, streams and rivers. And with food demand expected to increase by more than 50% by 2050 as the world’s popula