Warming Trend Worries Wildlife Managers

By Candace Krebs / Ag Journal

Stillwater, Okla. —

A mild winter and spring that triggered early blooming and plant maturity, preceded by last summer’s record heat, is re-focusing attention on the controversial notion of whether the globe is on a warming trend.
The shifting patterns not only impact crops and livestock but also wildlife, an increasingly important component of many farms and ranches.