Impact of Climate Change on Wheat Production in Kentucky

Authors

Kathleen Russell, University of KentuckyFollow
Chad Lee, University of KentuckyFollow
Rebecca L. McCulley, University of KentuckyFollow
David Van Sanford, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

Summary:

• From 2002 to 2012, Kentucky winter wheat ranged in value from $52 million to $209 million.
• Climate change and variability have the potential to significantly impact this important economic enterprise within our state.
• This report summarizes the current state of knowledge of the potential of climate change to impact wheat production in Kentucky and surrounding states.

Publication Date

2014

Volume

3

Number

3

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/PSSRR.2014.3

Funding Information

The research that led to this article was supported by a grant from the Kentucky Small Grains Promotion Council, whose support the authors gratefully acknowledge.

Repository Citation

Russell, Kathleen; Lee, Chad; McCulley, Rebecca L.; and Van Sanford, David, "Impact of Climate Change on Wheat Production in Kentucky" (2014). Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report. 2.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pss_reports/2