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The Water Table

A place to learn about agricultural water management topics that impact our industry. Jamie Duininck hosts thought-provoking discussions with a wide variety of experts on topics such as drainage best practices, product standards, conservation efforts, land values, crop health, economic impact, system design, and safety issues.

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#118: Accidental Advocate for the Drainage Industry

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2025/01/07

From introducing GPS for grid tiling in New York to sharing best practices in agricultural water management, Chad Klotzbach of Alleghany Services has become an advocate for the drainage industry. Learn why he feels education is so important and how applying research from the Midwest is benefitting his East Coast business. Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:26 Welcome Chad Klotzbach01:00 All the way from New York01:30 Farm drainag...

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#117: That’s a Wrap: Our Top Episodes from 2024!

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2024/12/23

We're looking back on our top episodes of 2024! From the life lessons of seasoned drainage contractors to how the next generation is shaking up the ag industry, our conversations on The Water Table podcast explored a wide range of topics. What ties them all together? They highlight the unsung heroes of our industry and the crucial role water management plays in agriculture and our world.Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00 Welcome to our year-end wrap up!01:00 It Takes Passion &...

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#116: A Unified Voice & Vision for Ag Water Management

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2024/12/10

The Agriculture Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC) is giving a voice to folks in the industry. From farmers to drainage contractors and researchers to engineers, the ADMC’s success in offering solutions and implementing best practices like batch & build is making a difference for those shaping the future of water management. Trey Allis steps into the host seat to talk with Keegan Kult, Executive Director of the ADMC, on this episode of The Water Table podcast. Chapters & Episode Top...

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#115: How Will the 2024 Election Results Impact Ag?

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2024/11/27

Now that the votes are counted, what do the 2024 election results mean for the future of agriculture? In this timely episode of The Water Table podcast, Jamie sits down with former Congressman Collin Peterson for a conversation about how the next four years may impact farmers, drainage contractors, and other folks in the industry. Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on The Water Table podcast01:20 Votes are in– now what?02:10 Will there be a farm bill?03:00 H...

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#114: Crumbling Ag Drainage Infrastructure = Unique...

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2024/11/13

Trey Allis takes over hosting duties to talk with Iowa State PhD student researcher, Eric Henning about the work he’s doing to assess Iowa’s opportunities as the state replaces its outdated water mains. From reducing ponding, increasing yields and addressing water quality issues, the benefits could be significant to agriculture in the Midwest.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:25 Welcome Eric Henning01:00 Drainage District improvements ...

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#113: Drainage Water Recycling: Creating Resiliency...

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2024/10/30

As water resources are being stretched and pulled away from the ag sector, learn why creating resiliency in agricultural water management is more critical than ever. Guest host & Prinsco Application Engineer, Trey Allis, sits down with water management expert, Dr. Chris Hay, to get the details on his research into drainage water recycling. Can it boost yields? Yes. Is it worth the cost? This episode explores how drainage water recycling could be a solution.Chapters & Episode Topics: 0...

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#112: A Five Generation Farm; One Woman’s Journey Home

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2024/10/15

One woman has taken over the family farm her great-great grandfather started in 1883 with $500 and a team of horses... What led her to leave the city life behind and return to work the land in her rural community? Host Jamie Duininck sits down with Rachel Arneson, a fifth generation farmer from the Red River Valley in Minnesota. Learn how succession planning can be helpful and why getting involved in producer organizations can contribute to little changes that have a big impact.It’s an episod...

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#111: Drainage Contractors— The MVPs of Water Management

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2024/10/01

Host Jamie Duininck shares his thought on the past year, our changing weather patterns, and answers the question, “When is the best time to install a drainage system and water management practices on your land?” He also explains why using a drainage contractor for solutions is always a good bet. Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:23 Deep thoughts with Jamie01:00 What’s changed?01:26 A unique way to get wet02:30 What can I...

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#110: Bridging the Gap Between Water Management...

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2024/09/17

Jamie sits down with Prinsco Application Engineer and frequent Water Table guest host, Trey Allis to talk how the Water Table website and podcast are helping to bridge the gap between research in water management and actually putting that research into practice. From sub-surface irrigation to saturated buffers and bioreactors, drainage water recycling, and terrace tiling, TWT website is a go-to for education.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:30 &n...

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#109: The Positive Ripple Effect of Drainage on Rural...

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2024/09/03

We’re on the road at a contractor round-table for this episode of The Water Table podcast. Jamie sits down with Ross Wetherell, a drainage contractor from Northwest Iowa, who came to the family business in a round-about way. From horse training in North Carolina and Ohio and doing horse shows in Las Vegas and Arizona, learn why Ross Wetherell thinks Northwest Iowa is the place to be; and how he’s using technology to help farmers increase yields, causing a ripple effect in the overall economy ...

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#108: An Ag Real Estate Perspective On Tiling,...

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2024/08/20

Jamie sits down with water quality expert and agricultural real estate guru, Chuck Wingert in this episode of the Water Table Podcast. Their wide-ranging conversation covers system tiling, drainage coefficients, optimum spacings, a holistic approach to watersheds and more. Chuck’s vast knowledge of the ag industry and land sales in the Midwest gives him a unique perspective to speak on a wide range of topics. Listen in and enjoy!Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Welcome to the Water ...

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#107: Drainage Summit & Crumbling Infrastructure: Why...

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2024/08/06

Guest host Trey Allis sits down with National Drainage Expert, Chuck Brandel, to talk about an upcoming drainage summit happening in Minnesota at the end of August. The summit is bringing together land owners, private industry, the University of Minnesota and state agencies to talk about drainage infrastructure, water quality and see edge-of-field practices in action at a farm in Rothsay, Minnesota. Chuck and Trey also touch on public infrastructure that needs to be replaced, and how collabor...

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#106: Behind the Lawsuit Against the USDA Over...

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2024/07/23

An Iowa landowner is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture claiming the federal government’s “swampbuster law,” which requires farmers to either leave wetlands untouched or forfeit certain federal benefits, is unconstitutional. Jamie sits down with James Conlan and his attorney, Loren Seehase, to hash it all out. Is it government overreach or not? And what would it mean for farmers if the statute was overturned?The “swampbuster” statute was introduced in the 1985 Farm Bill as part of the W...

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#105: Is Tile Drainage Decreasing, Or Do Numbers...

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2024/07/02

On this episode of The Water Table podcast, Jamie sits down with Dr. Ehsan Ghane of Michigan State University to talk about the recent US Census which is reporting a decrease in acreage with tile drainage across the Midwest. Are the numbers accurate, or is there more at play? And while we’re on the subject of numbers, learn why long term is better for agricultural research. Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00 Today on TWT00:14 Welcome Dr. Ehsan Ghane01:07 Pipe perforatio...

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#104: Worldwide Conservation, Water Quality and Woody...

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2024/06/11

From batch and build to cover crops, a certain Woody Harrelson movie, and conservation farming around the world, this episode covers it all. Jamie sits down with one of our favorite guests– Ruth McCabe from Heartland Co-Op in Iowa. Learn what gets our guest up every morning and what boils her blood when it comes to conservation and water quality practices.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:20 Welcome to Ruth McCabe01:40 Dead cats and gr...

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#103: Rapping About Drainage– A Water Table First!

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2024/05/28

Jamie sits down with Dr. John McMaine with South Dakota State University Extension to talk about the importance of listening when solving problems in water management. Learn how both urban and rural water management issues are intertwined, why it really is all about relationships, and don’t miss the Water Table’s first rap about agricultural water management. This episode has it all!Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcast00:24 Welcome Dr. John McMain...

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#102: Grand Farm: Regional Solutions, Global Impact

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2024/05/14

Jamie sits down with Grand Farm Executive Director, Dr. William Aderholdt, to talk about a problem-solving venture in North Dakota’s Red River Valley. Learn how Grand Farm started, how they were able to purchase nearly 600 acres of farmland, and why startups, corporations, researchers, government agencies, universities and growers are working together to solve challenges in agriculture through technology and innovation.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Table Podcas...

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#101: Mother Nature’s Mood Swings... What Does Spring...

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2024/04/30

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#100: On the Road at ISU! Talking Past, Present &...

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2024/04/16

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#99: Affecting Change Through Ag... The Possibilities...

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2024/04/02

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