Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Soil Health

Climate change poses significant challenges to Florida's soil health by intensifying erosion, nutrient depletion, compaction, and salinization, which threaten agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events further exacerbate these issues, affecting the diverse soil types across the state. Implementing adaptive soil management strategies, such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, organic amendments, and efficient water management, is essential for building resilience and sustaining productivity. This publication provides valuable insights for farmers, growers, ranchers, crop consultants, researchers, and policymakers to support sustainable soil management in response to climate change.