Economic implications of climate change for US agriculture: Assessing recent evidence

Recent studies estimate potential economic impacts of climate change on U.S . agriculture. While results are not directly comparable, several ''big pic ture'' lessons can be drawn. These broader findings are developed and put i nto a policy context. While the estimated impacts on U.S, agriculture, and the U.S. economy, do not yet justify costly adaptation or mitigation strate gies, some regional and environmental impacts could be quite severe. Curren t policy efforts should focus on reducing climate change uncertainties and increasing farm sector flexibility. From a national perspective, Suture agr eements to limit greenhouse gas emissions could be partially met through ad justments of farm practices. (JEL Q11).