Wheat Profit

2022 Soil Moisture Outlook With Les Henry


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As the weather starts to warm up and the snow starts to melt, we are looking toward seeding the 2022 crop. After the extreme heat and drought of 2021, a long open fall, and variable snowfall, many are curious or concerned about the soil moisture outlook for 2022.

In this episode of Sask Wheat's Wheat Profit Podcast, we are again joined by Les Henry to talk about soil moisture for 2022

Les is a legend in the agronomy world and is well known for his no no-nonsense, practical approach to agriculture. Les is a former professor and extension specialist at the University of Saskatchewan and has a small farm near Dundurn.

The topics covered include: 

  • The impact of the 2021 drought
  • Historical comparisons of this year to others
    • The impacts of snow on soil recharge - some areas have received a fair bit of snow since the new year
    • How much moisture would it take to recharge the current soil moisture deficit
    • Tips for risk management at seeding
    • ...more
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