Agriculture

U.S. winter wheat yield loss attributed to compound hot-dry-windy events

H. Zhao, L. Zhang, et al.

This research reveals alarming trends in the increase of compound hot-dry-windy events in the U.S. Great Plains, showing a significant impact on winter wheat yields. Conducted by a team of experts, including Haidong Zhao and Lina Zhang, this study uncovers the atmospheric links to these events and their historical implications, emphasizing the urgent need for updated risk assessments.