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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."It’s a slow, gradual impact,” Redmond said. “When we look at things like above-normal overnight temperatures—which has been a really common theme of climate change—we can develop drought more readily, potentially.”
The Drought Center’s research shows dry conditions persisting through the end of July. That has farmers and ranchers like Uhrmacher and Rice praying the recent rains continue.
“We’re in dire straits with the drought conditions we have right now,” Rice said. “ If Mother Nature could turn the spigot on then that could change, but right now we don’t even know if we’re going to raise a crop. We need water, we need rain.”...
..."It’s a slow, gradual impact,” Redmond said. “When we look at things like above-normal overnight temperatures—which has been a really common theme of climate change—we can develop drought more readily, potentially.”
The Drought Center’s research shows dry conditions persisting through the end of July. That has farmers and ranchers like Uhrmacher and Rice praying the recent rains continue.
“We’re in dire straits with the drought conditions we have right now,” Rice said. “ If Mother Nature could turn the spigot on then that could change, but right now we don’t even know if we’re going to raise a crop. We need water, we need rain.”...
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