Drought in the western United States will continue to be a problem in 2022.  What are your strategies for improving water productivity?  In this episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses how soil microbes can help your soil structure and biology allowing for effective penetration and better infiltration.  Once the water is in the soil, the soil bacteria and fungi produce sticky gluelike substances that bind the soil particles and improve the water holding capacity of the soil. Spring is a great time to begin or renew your healthy soil program and take advantage of the water you are applying. You can read more in Dr. Wyant's article in Progressive Crop Consultant and visit these web sites: Better Soil Alliance Phycoterra Our other soil-related episodes with Dr. Wyant: Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt part 2 Reducing Drought Stress with Healthier Soils Dr. Wyant is the Director of Ag Science for Heliae Ag.  He earned a PhD in Biology from the Arizona State University with an emphasis in soil science. He also earned a Master of Science in Soil Ecology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Northern Colorado.