1 of 1
Story summary
- Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist Marko Markovic says a very strong El Niño is probable this fall.
- Markovic notes temperature anomalies could exceed 2 °C, a level seen only three times before.
- Agroclimate specialist Trevor Hadwen says Prairie reservoirs hold enough water to buffer impacts.
- Farmer Kevin Bender will use seeding and minimal tillage to preserve moisture if dry.
- Farmer Jason Lenz says wet weather slowed barley harvest, though he hopes the forecast improves.