Climate change is making weather and climate more variable, which can be a big problem for farmers who depend on regular infusions of water and sunlight to keep their crops growing. But some of the changes are also good for farmers, like an increase in the length of the growing season. This article from AgWeb points out the advantages of things like gated tile systems to help control water flow in fields during times of heavier rainfall.

Source: Zack Snipes/ Clemson University