Warmer temperatures, a longer growing season and more CO2 in the atmosphere may make it easier to grow some crops in New York even as it threatens the ones that now make the most money for farmers. Cornell horticulturist David Wolfe cautions, however, that while a crop might do well in a new climate, so might an insect or weed that wipes it out.

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Behind The Story

Type: Investigative / Enterprise

Investigative / Enterprise: In-depth examination of a single subject requiring extensive research and resources.

A former longtime national magazine editor, Rowe has worked at newspapers in Michigan, Idaho and South Dakota and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: General.