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Show Notes
Every season in the Canadian Prairies comes down to one thing: the weather. With a short growing window, everything rides on how conditions unfold.
In this episode, meteorologist David Spence breaks down how winter set the stage for spring, where moisture levels stand across the Prairies, and what conditions could look like heading into seeding. While much of the region has pulled out of short-term drought and field are shaping up well, deeper moisture concerns still linger (especially in southern Alberta).
As El Niño develops, David explores how this could setup a hotter, drier summer and what that could mean for crops across the Prairies.
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"There are some pretty good signals that we're in for a hot, dry summer."
About the Guest
David Spence
Meteorologist
David Spence is a well-known meteorologist and broadcaster who spent over 40 years with CTV Calgary. Now retired from that position, David has shifted his focus to agricultural weather, particularly in the Canadian Prairies. He works as a Freelance Meteorologist for Rural Roots Canada and Harrowsmith Magazine, sharing weekly weather outlooks for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He also spends his time volunteering as a Patient and Family Advisor with Primary Care Alberta and Cancer Care Alberta, supporting dozens of cancer-related projects and elevating patient perspectives. He’s received numerous awards for his work, including multiple Best of Calgary TV Personality awards.
About Mike Howell
Senior Agronomist
Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. While active in 4-H as a child, Howell learned to appreciate agriculture and the programs that would shape his career. Howell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a Master of Science degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable.
He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation. Mike is the host of The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast.
