Oregon Farmers Face Severe Irrigation Crisis
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Oregon Farmers Face Severe Irrigation Challenges: Drought, Low Snowpack, and Water Shortages
Oregon farmers are grappling with an unprecedented irrigation season due to an exceptionally dry winter and record-low snowpack. The states Central, Southern, and Eastern regions are severely affected, with the Deschutes River system in Central Oregon receiving only 57% of its usual supply. Farmers are planning to buy extra water at a premium cost, while managers urge careful water usage. The Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon faces the worst situation, with fields potentially lying fallow and water set-asides falling short of needs. Eastern Oregons Owyhee district has cut allotments by 12%, relying on a 65% full reservoir, but zero snowpack raises concerns for next year. The hope now lies in spring rains to alleviate the strain before summer demands peak.
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