This groundbreaking study by Lorin Blodget, published by the Smithsonian Institution, explores the impact of climate on agricultural productivity in the United States. Using detailed data and statistical analysis, Blodget makes a compelling case for the importance of understanding the links between weather patterns and economic outcomes. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.