Scientists discuss Montana ag adapting to climate change

Scientists spoke Friday at the Northern Agricultural Research Center about a recently completed study that explores past and projected climate warming and what affect it will have on Montana's water availability and agriculture.

One of the major goals of the project - the group has been traveling the state holding talks - is to inform people, especially ag producers, so they can adapt as it relates to production and economic output, said assessment co-author and lead author of the agriculture chapter Bruce Maxwell.

Maxwell is also the co-director of the Montana Institute on Ecosystem at Montan...