SIMPLE EXAMPLES OF WARMING AFFECTS ON CROPS IN THE YAKIMA RIVER BASIN

• CALCULATIONS FOR SUNNYSIDE, WA

• ASSUME A 3 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT WARMING

• LOOK AT CHANGES IN CROP-WATER USE

• ASSUMES APRIL 1 START IRRIGATION

• DAILY VALUES WATER-YEARS 1949-2003

• IRRIGATION RATE SAME FOR ALL YEARS