Irrigating more U.S. crops by mid-century will be worth the investment, researchers say
U.S. map of projected change in crop irrigation value for corn and soybeans by the middle of the 21st century with currently irrigated areas outlined in black. Credit: Trevor Partridge et al. With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and…