Farmer Perspectives on Agricultural Practices, Information, and Weather Variability in the Corn Belt: A Statistical Atlas, Volume 2

This second atlas (Volume 2) provides additional results from a 2012 survey of 4,778 farmers in 11 Corn-belt states. Here, the focus is upon farmers' specific behaviors, beliefs about climate and weather, and the tools they utilize to make farm decisions. You will find information covering timing of farming practices and farming decisions, whether and how farmers use weather information when making farming decisions; a detailed look at the influence of agricultural advisors in farmer decision making processes; farmers' personal experiences regarding weather and risks; and plans and efforts of farmers to adapt to and manage for weather and climate variability and risk.

Pages / Length: 149
Publication Date: 08/2015

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