
Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CSCAP): Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Corn-based Cropping Systems
Lois Wright Morton: Project Director
Award Date: March 1, 2011
Project Director: Lois Wright Morton, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, lwmorton@iastate.edu
Project Manager: Lori Abendroth, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, labend@iastate.edu, 515.294.5692
Project OverviewThe Sustainable Corn Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) team was a transdisciplinary team funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The team spanned 9 states, 11 institutions, 140 members and was funded from 2011 to 2017. The project team was awarded funding for five years with a six-year extension provided to finish the scope of work. The team assessed the environmental, economic and social impacts of climate variability on corn-based cropping systems. The project focused on ways to encourage resilient decision-making, maintain yields and reduce environmental impact. The team has a legacy website (https://sustainablecorn.org) which includes further details regarding the team's efforts in research, extension, and education. The website is no longer maintained and does not include all content produced by the team.
Browse the Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CSCAP): Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Corn-based Cropping Systems Collections:
Sustainable Corn: Institutional Partners and Team Members
Sustainable Corn: Reports to Funding Agency (USDA-NIFA) via REEport
Sustainable Corn: Executive Summaries (Top 10 Accomplishments)
Sustainable Corn: Continuation Proposals Submitted to Funding Agency (USDA-NIFA)
Sustainable Corn: Refereed Journal Articles, Theses, Dissertations
Sustainable Corn: Extension Publications and Technical Reports
Sustainable Corn: Additional Publications