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Less snow is the new norm. That’s trouble for farmers

A recent study puts the Columbia River Basin in same snow-hazard category as more arid regions in the Middle East

Agriculture Climate Feature Article

Dec 3, 2020

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Less snow is the new norm. That’s trouble for farmers

A recent study puts the Columbia River Basin in same

Agriculture Climate Feature Article

Dec 3, 2020

12-minute read

Burrowing owls, like these on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns, Ore., live in grasslands and sage deserts. They feed mainly in daylight on mice and insects and live in burrows dug by other animals. Their habitat is shrinking due to agriculture and development. While cute, they require space and shouldn't be disturbed.

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Burrowing owls, like these on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns, Ore., live in grasslands and sage deserts. They feed mainly in daylight on mice and insects and live in burrows dug by other animals. Their habitat is shrinking due to agriculture and development. While cute, they require space and shouldn't be disturbed.

Photo: Jurgen Hess

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