With the drought expected to persist into planting this year, an agronomist is encouraging farmers to get their crops in the ground early.

Agronomist Scott Gillespie is the owner of Plants Dig Soil Consulting, an advice-based company in southern Alberta.

He says with the drought the top of concern during the growing season this year growers should be thinking about seeding sooner rather than later.

This feature is powered by the Blue Book - Alberta's Crop Protection Guide.