Potential for Washington to Produce New Vegetable Crops

Sprayer in carrot field

Washington State could become the new California in vegetable production as the climate warms.

A new article explores a future with increased vegetable production in Washington’s irrigated Columbia Basin, and what that might mean for crop yields, economic returns, and irrigation water use and greenhouse gas emissions.

With a focus onĀ  tomato, carrots, broccoli, spinach and lettuce:

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SOURCE: Agriculture Climate Network