The kind of plants you can grow have changed slightly in most regions of Canada according to the federal government’s latest ...

Madison, Wisconsin, is projected to switch zones as the average coldest temperature is expected to increase by 8.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles south of Iowa City, Iowa.

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The development of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a testament to the importance of adapting agricultural practices to local climates.

The USDA’s plant hardiness zone map was updated in 2023, Becker said. The map that was being used before the 2023 map was dated 2012, he said. “What do these maps tell us?” Becker asked.