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And the winner of the Polaris 570 Sportsman Edition ATV is... Prinsco Ag Segment Lead Karl Guetter joins us on The Water Table podcast to reveal the highly anticipated winner of the Prinsco "Save & Ride" Summer Sale! This program was a massive success thanks to our incredible partners, with 364 customers participating and an impressive 642 loads of pipe shipped in June. We'll also cover a mid-summer ag update, from commodity prices and crop conditions to the outlook for fall tiling.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:46 Prinsco Ag Summer Sale - Buy & Ride 01:36 Contest Success & Customer Partnerships03:32 How Many Customers Participated?? 05:32 Announcing the ATV Winner!06:02 Spotlight on Basin Construction09:48 Mid-Summer Crop Report14:24 Outlook for the Rest of the Season18:28 Thank You to Our CustomersFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platformsApple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

Jamie and Karl are in the hot seat on this live episode of The Water Table Podcast. From questions about the future of water management and drainage water recycling to what they would ask President Trump about agriculture, Jamie and Karl tackle it all in front of an audience of drainage contractors. Live, unedited, and unpredictable... What's on the minds of folks in our industry?Chapters:00:00 Intro04:56 Welcome!05:20Prinsco Drainage School06:45How to explain the environmental impact of drainage?08:45The point of The Water Table10:10A rural economic engine12:26How are companies handling uncertainty amidst policy change?14:10Tariffs on Canadian Imports15:58The future of drainage water recycling18:50Drainage water recycling in Canada - 23 years ago!20:25Tree roots in pipe22:15Locking bell and gasket for dual wall?23:30Share your ideas!24:00The evolution of drainage over 50 years26:00Pattern tiling moving around the country29:50What do the next 10 years look like?31:15Ask President Trump34:15It's all about relationships!Find us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platformsApple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

What began as a collaboration between several land-grant universities in the Mississippi River Basin has now grown to include farmers, non-profit organizations and businesses in the ag industry. Jenny Seifert, Watershed Outreach Specialist, joins us on this episode of The Water Table podcast to explain why One Good Idea is so important, and how farmer-to-farmer learning is crucial to agricultural water management.Related Content: One Good Idea WebsiteEpisode #112: A Five Generation Farm: One Woman's Journey HomeEpisode #65: Outsmarting Mother Nature with Drainage RecyclingFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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 & A Willingness to Improve01:03   Bob Lepper and Jacob Handsaker03:56   Legacy Improvements– Creating Resiliency04:38   Matt Helmers, Kellie Blair and Jacob Handsaker07:07   Batch & Build Explained07:31   Ruth McCabe10:02   When Drainage, Farming & Water Quality Come Together10:22   Guest host Trey Allis and Chuck Brandel12:15   Educating Farmers; It's hard to care about what you can't see!12:34   Alex Buseman14:54   The Crux of the Argument– Behind the Lawsuit Against the USDA Over the Swampbuster Statute15:20   Loren Seehase17:09   Is Tile Drainage Decreasing, or Do Numbers Sometimes Lie?17:27   Dr. Ehsan Ghane19:02   9,000+ Miles of Building Relationships and Hands-On Learning19:25   Harris Duininck and Griffin Duininck22:52   Rapping About Drainage – A Water Table First!23:10   Dr. John McMaine25:09   Impact of Drainage in Rural Communities25:29   Ross Wetherell27:39   The Possibilities to Create Change in Ag Are Endless27:57   Dr. Amy KaleitaTop Episodes of 2024: Episode 97Episode 100Episode 104Episode 107Episode 95Episode 106Episode 105Episode 96Episode 103Episode 109Episode 99Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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 Topics: 00:00   Today on the Water Table Podcast00:18   Welcome to Keegan Kult01:00   What is the ADMC?03:32   Current ADMC Projects04:40   Batch and Build06:20   It's all about efficiency08:00   Taking the pressure off the landowner09:30   Batch and Build hotspots in Iowa10:05   A few hundred sites in Cedar Rapids11:30   Walking to running12:50   Applying batch and build to drainage water management14:20   It's not 50 years ago…15:20   The more control the better16:08   ADMC Contractor Survey17:55   A Website redesign20:00   Trey volunteers for a job…21:00   Climate Smart Funding26:00   Saturated buffers and the funding28:25   Educational opportunities29:15   NACADERelated Content: Episode #56: A More Efficient Approach to Water Quality: Batch and BuildEpisode #82: Getting #%@$ Done in Iowa with Batch and BuildNorth American Conservation and Drainage Expo (NACADE) 2025Agricultural Drainage Management CoalitionFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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   Hurricanes, disaster relief and more04:00   It will be an extension…05:30   The old farm bill covers it.06:20   Why is CRP closed?08:00   What about the turnover on the Senate Ag Committee?10:22   New Secretary of Agriculture11:18   A mandate12:00   What about RFK Jr.?12:45   The DOGE Committee13:15   The farm vote14:00   Who will chair Ag in the house?15:05   It's all speculation16:15   The election didn't surprise…17:30   The script has flipped in rural America18:46   Are taxes the bigger issue?20:10   Get ahold of the deficit22:00   Making a difference22:30   Changes are coming on the Ag committee23:29   Next governor of Minnesota?25:00   The politics of it all26:50   Hoping for changes in water rules…Related Content: Episode #28: The Midwest Council On Agriculture Episode #42: How the War in Ukraine Could Impact Agriculture Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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: 00:00   00:18   Welcome to the Water Table!00:40   Welcome Dr. Chris Hay01:20   Go Rams!01:50   On to Nebraska…02:10   Becoming tri-lingual in engineering, statistics and hydrology03:00   Interaction between ground water and surface water04:44   Recharge!06:00   Into the world of drainage07:49   Onward to Iowa08:45   Transforming Drainage11:07   Hanging his own shingle…11:50   Drainage Water Recycling13:15   Seeing the benefits – doubling corn production13:44   Looking at the economics14:40   Irrigation vs. non-irrigation17:10   Closing the loop on nutrient loss18:00   The environmental benefit looks promising19:45   What are the size requirements?21:33   Who's paying for what?23:00   More engineers and dirt workers24:20   The opportunities with replacing infrastructure26:00   Irrigated acres vs. drained acres29:00   Opportunities for crop diversity32:20   The hydro illogic cycle33:20   Wrapping it upRelated Content: Episode 68: A Rain Barrel on Steroids; How Drainage Water Recycling Can Maximize ProductivityEpisode 77: How 5 Million Dollars, 39 Test Sites & 29 Bright Minds are Transforming DrainageEpisode 80: The Real Price of Drainage: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Cost?Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

Paige Damiano, Director of The Water Table, and Patrick McCarthy, Water Policy Officer of the Thornburg Foundation, join us to talk about the funder collaborative that is The Water Table. This is a fantastic discussion on the role and power of coordinating and leveraging philanthropic funds to support water initiatives and projects. Philanthropic dollars are a huge part of funding the water solutions – this innovative approach makes those dollars go as far as possible and make the largest impact in creating social benefit.

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 episode of the Water Table podcast you don't want to miss!Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00   Today on the Water Table Podcast00:50   Welcome Rachel Arneson01:11   Where in the world is Halstad, MN?01:47   All the crops: Sugar beets, wheat, corn, soybeans…02:30   Sugarbeets carry the farm04:00   The best wheat crop05:00   Sugarbeet reports06:00   Sole proprietor and how it all started07:30   The importance of education08:30   Getting back to the farm10:03   Succession planning11:40   Working in the dirt14:09   Appreciating life on the farm14:45   The long process of succession planning16:06   The trickle-down effect19:40   Taking smaller bites21:44   On the board23:54   What have you learned from the exposure?26:40   The importance of mentors28:00   The challenges of finding employees31:13   They're not making any more land32:00   What is your impact?About the Guest: Rachel Arneson is a fifth generation farmer from Halstad, Minnesota. She earned a Master's degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Minnesota before returning to the family farm in 2012. Rachel is currently raising a two-year-old daughter, as well as growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and sugarbeets.Related Content: Episode 46: How the Next Generation is Using Technology to Take Agriculture to the Next LevelEpisode 102: Grand Farm: Regional Solutions; Global ImpactAmerican Sugarbeet Growers AssociationFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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   Welcome to Trey Allis02:00   Out of the office and into the field04:10   The puzzle pieces are falling into place04:50   Creating opportunities05:30   Batch and build06:20   Early adopters07:00   Coming full-circle at scale08:05   The playbook is written09:20   TWT Website10:30   A resource for education12:15   Combing through the research13:30   Bridging the communication gapGuest Info: Trey graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. He joined the Prinsco team as an Application Engineer in 2017 and primarily focuses on Agricultural engineering. Growing up on a farm and in the Ag community, Allis has spent a lot of his career focusing on the Flexible Dual Wall product and the value it adds to the industry. He is also passionate about education and bridging the gap between research and application.Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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 in rural America.Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro00:12   Welcome Ross Wetherell00:56   The history of business01:44   Horse training03:35   The hotbed of horses04:54   The passion of family business05:31   Drainage is cool06:59   The ripple effect07:43   The business plan08:35   Rural Iowa is awesome10:29   What's exciting?10:48   All the technology12:05   I need pipe right away!12:30   Education in the industry14:00   Iowa is leading the packGuest Info: Ross Wetherell is a 3rd generation drainage contractor in Peterson, Iowa. He owns Wetherell Sand and Gravel, a family business specializing in GPS farm drainage.Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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 collaboration is key in an opportunity to improve water quality for everyone.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00   Today on the Water Table.00:32   Welcome to Chuck Brandel01:00   Why are you in Myrtle Beach?02:33   We all need to work together.03:52   Collaboration04:50   Recap of I-90 Corridor Field Day06:00   World's largest bioreactor?08:00   Always a salesman…09:15   Drainage summit12:19   Getting the landowners' perspective13:45   Who is the summit for?15:00   Why are field days so important?18:00   ISG – What do they do?20:00   A different design20:48   How is the infrastructure failing?22:30   100 years old28:00   Planning for the future29:50   How to work with ALL the groups…33:00   Last word.Related Content: ISGEpisode #07: Engineering Water Quality Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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It is with great joy and honor that I welcome you to the podcast where Tanya and I catch up with my daughter, Leighton.  Leighton is a young mom of two who makes her own sourdough and kombucha and has recently traveled internationally with her toddlers.  She gives us perspective on raising kiddos in the Year of our Lord 2024, along with some life hacks and DIY projects she and her husband, Hunter,  have done this summer.  Tanya is Leighton's second mom so it is always a joy for me to sit in on a conversation with the two of them.  Leighton's cute and fun segment is unlike anything we have ever offered you here on the SY podcast.  Enjoy the fun!  Love, Jasa   Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon   Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page   Jasa's Instagram Jasa's Facebook   Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook   Cute and Fun:   Water Table   Automatic Drinking Water Jug Dispenser   Solar Water Fountain   Oil Sprayer   Branch Basics   Leighton's Discount Code for Branch Basics (She recommends the starter kit with the glass bottle.)

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 perforations, an update02:40   When will we see results?03:30   Census numbers – are they crazy?05:12   Data gathering06:00   Very surprising numbers07:20   An educated guess08:20   Huge uncertainty in the data09:15   A drop in responses11:00   Conservation drainage and phosphorus12:20   It's so variable13:40   Saturated buffers14:40   Lowering blooms in Lake Erie15:15   Long-term is key16:17   Seven years and counting16:45   What has changed?18:00   To the extremes19:15   The last word – tools for specific farmsAbout the Guest: Dr. Ehsan Ghane teaches Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, along with performing extensive research into drainage pipe pattern and style, and how those things play into increased water quality and crop yield. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and spent time at the University of Minnesota in the department of Soil, Water and Climate.Related Content: 2022 Ag Census Reveals Surprising Trend in Acreage of Tile Drainage in the MidwestMichigan State University Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering - DrainageEpisode #78: Put A Sock On It?Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

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 McMaine01:12   All about the journey01:50   Applying knowledge through extension03:30   Back to Kentucky04:20   Urban practices to an agricultural setting05:41   Wood chip bioreactor vs. bioretention cell07:00   It's all about community08:50   The takeaways10:35   The perceived issue vs. the actual issue12:00   Another podcast – Streamlines16:00   Kentucky basketball17:30   Let's collaborate19:00   Maladaptive vs. adaptive20:30   Opportunities for solutions21:40   Fun fact: Dr. McMaine rapsRelated Content: Episode #77: Transforming Drainage with Dr. Jane FrankenbergerSDSU ExtensionStreamlines PodcastTransforming Drainage ProjectConservation Drainage NetworkFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

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It's a festive bonanza this week on 'Waterfall' as we wrap up our third season. First up we have good friend of the show and CCW's sewage expert, Steve Grebby, chatting to Mike & Karen all best cooking practices across the holiday season. And then the moment you've all been waiting for... season 3's Water Table!    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:20 - Steve joins the show 14:25 - The Water Table countdown    Shownotes The Institute of Water's magazine       

And that's a wrap on 2023! It was a great year on The Water Table podcast. We took our mobile studio on the road and caught up with people all over the Midwest, including Iowa LICA Field Days to Minnesota Farm Fest. We also had some great guests in the studio, including a few who kicked Jamie out of the host chair to do their own interviews. Listen in to hear the highlights from some fan-favorite episodes, from the International Drainage Hall of Fame to the Transforming Drainage Project to Married to Drainage, and a lot of topics in between.Find all the highlighted episodes: #70: The International Drainage Hall of Fame– It's a Thing!#71: Is Drainage Infrastructure More Valuable Than Underground Transit?#73: How Much is Your Water Worth? More Than You Think…#77: How 5 Million Dollars, 39 Test Sites & 29 Bright Minds are Transforming Drainage#81: Married to Drainage with Kitty Rodelius and Kristine Fladeboe Duininck#82: Getting #%@$ done in Iowa with Batch and Build... On the Road#88: A Road Trip to Resiliency– What's Buried Beneath? with Harris & Griffin Duininck Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

To the landscape architect Walter Hood, “place” is a nebulous concept made meaningful only through the illumination of its history and the people who have inhabited it. Hood has dedicated his career to this very perspective through his roles as creative director and founder of Hood Design Studio in Oakland, California, and as chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning at UC Berkeley, where he has taught since 1990. His projects include a series of conceptual gardens at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina; the grounds of the campus of the tech company Nvidia in Santa Clara, California; and the landscape of San Francisco's de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Currently, he's at work on the wayfinding for the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago; a new park in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina; and twin memorials for Emory University's campuses in Oxford and Atlanta, Georgia.On this episode, Hood discusses the intersection of social justice and landscape architecture, his arguments against what we traditionally deem “memorials” or “monuments,” and the power of language to literally shape the world around us.Special thanks to our Season 8 sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes: [03:34] Black Landscapes Matter[03:39] The World They Made Together[08:18] American Academy in Rome[08:27] Carthage[08:55] Loma Prieta Earthquake[13:48] Monticello[13:50] National Memorial for Peace and Justice[13:53] Gadsden's Wharf[14:28] Lorraine Motel[16:07] Montgomery County Justice Center[18:40] Double Sights[24:37] Macon Yards[25:32] The Power of Place[28:59] Confederate Obelisk[29:55] Splash Pad Park[30:16] Lafayette Square Park[38:21] International African American Museum[38:25] “Native(s)”[39:54] Water Table[40:51] McColl Park[42:28] Twin Memorials[47:11] Octagon House[48:43] de Young Museum[51:13] The Broad[54:14] The Future of Nostalgia[54:53] Blues & Jazz Landscape Improvisations[58:01] Solar Strand[01:06:02] Art Institute of Chicago

Join Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham in this rerun episode from November 15, 2020, as they host Peter Deneen, a former US Coast Guard officer, now turned environmental advocate. Dive into Peter's riveting journey from the disciplined life at the US Coast Guard Academy to his active service, and witness his transformative leap into environmental science. The conversation delves into how his experiences in the service shaped his perspective on environmental challenges and led to his current mission of fostering environmental optimism. Gain insights into his work with the Watershed Progressive and get introduced to his enlightening podcast, The Water Table. This episode promises to be a compelling blend of service stories, scientific discourse, and societal impact, exclusively on ASPN!

It's East meets West in this episode of The Water Table Podcast... On the Road. Eastern and Western Minnesota Prinsco Sales reps, Justin Sander and Tim Erickson reflect on Farmfest– what they've learned, conversations they've had, and why it pays to be a lifelong learner, especially in the world of agriculture and water management. Hear their perspectives on technology, tiling, and why visiting the Prinsco booth at Farmfest is all about relationships, not a sales pitch.Chapters & Topics:00:00   Today on The Water Table…00:09   Intro00:39   Live from Farmfest00:44   East vs. West – Justin Sander and Tim Erickson01:34   All the different roles01:46   The fun at Farmfest02:20   Back to basics03:12   Farming is innovative03:27   Drones and technology…everywhere!!04:11   But why? It's dry…04:40   I wish I would have done it sooner…05:30   Farmers collaborating – lifelong learners06:33   New farm? But first, tile.07:33   The turnkey farm07:50   It's all tiled, right?08:54   Relationships and education – zero pressure09:20   The number one question10:00   3-inch or 4-inch?11:05   Helping customers get there11:37   Listen on all our platforms!More episodes of The Water Table On the Road.Related Content:Contractor Conversations at Farmfest: Part 1 w/ Mike LitzauContractor Conversations at Farmfest: Part 2 w/ Andy StevensPrinsco Sales– find a sales rep!Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

In this episode of The Water Table on the road, we're at Minnesota Farmfest. Guest host, Justin Sander, caught up with a couple of drainage contractors to find out where they think the industry is headed, the challenges they think lie ahead, and what keeps them going.This conversation is with Mike Litzau of Litzau Farm Drainage in Atwater, Minnesota. He's been working in the industry since he was 10 years old, so he knows what he's talking about!Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro00:39   Live from Farmfest00:50   Litzau Farm Drainage01:57   What's new in equipment02:28   It's a challenge…03:33   A crystal ball04:50   Watersheds05:43   Be proactive06:50   It's so rewarding10:20   Education, education, education11:42   Permits and easements…oh my13:30   I can't tile…or can I?15:37   Justin on the spotMore episodes of The Water Table On the Road.Related Content:Litzau Farm Drainage and Directional BoringIowa LICA FarmFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

In this episode of The Water Table on the Road, we're at Minnesota Farmfest. Guest host, Justin Sander, caught up with a couple of drainage contractors to find out where they think the industry is headed and what keeps them going. This conversation is with Andy Stevens, a farmer and tiling contractor from Vernon Center, Minnesota. Get his take on the outlook for farming and drainage for the next few years, and find out why consistency is so important.Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro00:39   Live from Farmfest00:50   Welcome Andy Stevens02:00   What's new?03:00   Business outlook04:00   Any rewards?04:48   It's the consistency06:00   All the misconceptions07:00   Feed the world07:45   What's new at Farmfest?More episodes of The Water Table On the Road.Related Content:Stevens Bobcat and BackhoeIowa LICA FarmFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

It's a conversation with a legend in this episode of The Water Table Podcast. Jamie is joined by Merv Hilpipre, who reminisces about his long career in auctioneering, his sled-dog racing days, why he always wore a tux to an auction, and more. You don't want to miss this episode of The Water Table... On the Road at the Iowa LICA Farm.Chapters & Topics:00:00   Intro00:32   On the road at the Iowa LICA Farm00:51   Welcome Merv Hilpipre01:50   110 years of family auctioneering02:18   A career at five years old03:50   Lazy French people04:50   German prisoners of war05:30   All in the family06:30   50th time's a charm07:15   The biggest auctions08:32   Selling on horseback09:00   Nothing runs like a Deere…09:45   A sharp-dressed man10:15   A thousand caterpillars, the queen's car and more11:30   St. Jude12:40   And then there were sled dogs14:30   Hall of Famer and World Record Holder15:45   All the MemoriesMore episodes of The Water Table On the Road.Related Content:Hilpipre Auction CompanyIowa LICA FarmFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

Growing crops in North Dakota: soil salinity, tilling practices, nitrogen handling and the weather all create challenges for growers. Dive into what those challenges look like with Mike and Professor and Extension Soil Specialist at North Dakota State University, Dr. David Franzen.     To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com 

Executives from Ellingson Companies dig into the importance of drain tiles to maximize the economic benefit of your crops. From bigger bushels to optimal soil conditions, Derek Ellingson, Levi Otis and Jason Gillard cover the basics of drain tiles.   To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com.   References:   Agriculture Drainage 101 By Prinsco: https://www.prinsco.com/prinsco-markets/agriculture/education/   Iowa State University: https://agwatermgmt.ae.iastate.edu/   Ellingson Company Agricultural Division: https://ellingsoncompanies.com/industries/agriculture/   Ellingson Water Management App: https://ellingson.app/

Over one hundred residents packed the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday to support outdoor dining and the retention of the tents that many restaurants and bars constructed to provide social distancing during the pandemic.  The tents were allowed due to the state's public health emergency status.  Now that the state's emergency has expired there has been an effort to pressure the restaurants to remove the tents.  Supervisor Williams asked the board to extend the tents use for one year to consider both the lack of a reliable water source and the historic aspect of the village of Mendocino.Multiple restaurants stood up and spoke about the impacts of the pandemic on their business and the effort required to stay open and keep people employed.  As well as their efforts to save water. Still, the support was not unanimous.  Several residents also spoke about dry wells and the specter of wildfire as reasons for being conservative with the water table.  The Board of Supervisors granted the one-year extension.  But the real work is yet to be done.  Water is a shared resource and that includes both human use and the natural environment.  It will be up to local government and the community to ensure that they can have both outdoor dining tables and a healthy water table.

Saturated buffers– do they really work!? How are researchers working with the boots on the ground to figure things out? Or is it all just a big guessing game? Guest host Trey Allis catches up with Dr. Matt Helmers and Charlie Schafer to answer these questions and more in this episode of the The Water Table Podcast on the road at the Iowa LICA Farm. Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro00:32   Coming up on The Water Table…00:52   Welcome Matt and Charlie04:00   Saturated buffers – what the heck are they?06:00   What led to the invention…07:30   It's about economics and weather08:30   Partnerships; they're the jam.10:15   Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't11:30   Rural economic development14:20   Going down the drain15:00   Growing interest from contractors15:40   Saturated buffers explained16:50   Show me the money17:50   Let's get ‘er done19:00   Don't be stupid; make a plan!22:00   But is it effective?23:30   Transforming drainage26:30   What's next30:00   We're here to help31:00   The last wordRelated content: Iowa Learning FarmsConservation Drainage NetworkIndustry Best Practice: Saturated BufferHow 5 Million Dollars, 39 Test Sites and 29 Bright Minds are Transforming DrainageMore episodes with Charlie Schafer & Dr. Matt Helmers: #1: A Case for Water Management#13: Advocacy and Water Management PracticesAbout the guests: Charlie Schafer is the president and owner of Agri Drain Corporation, which he founded with his brothers in 1976. He has served on multiple boards associated with water management and is currently the Vice Chair for the National Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) Board and the Chairman of the Board for the Agriculture Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC). Charlie is also the founder and CEO of Ecosystem Services Exchange (ESE). He was inducted into the International Drainage Hall of Fame in 2022.Dr. Matt Helmers is the Director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, the Dean's Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, where he has been on the faculty since 2003. Dr. Helmers' research areas include studies on the impact of nutrient management, cropping practices, drainage design and management, and strategic placement of buffer systems on nutrient export from agricultural landscapes.Follow us on social media: Facebook Twitter Find us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Explore more episodes & water management education here. 

Mike, Karen and Tom are back for a special chart countdown episode comparing the daily water use of season two's guests to crown a worthy, water-saving winner.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   Timestamps   0:00 - Introduction and hellos 7:47 - The top 15 chart countdown begins  22:27 - The illustrious top 3! 27:40 - Final thoughts and wrap up  

It's a Water Table takeover on this week's episode of The Water Table Podcast. Kristine Fladeboe Duininck kicked her husband, Jamie, out of the host's chair and invited Kitty Rodelius to join her. Kitty just happens to be married to Kent Rodelius, a water management expert who has worked for Prinsco for more than 40 years. Find out what it's been like for these ladies to be married to people who are passionate about drainage…let's just say it has made for some interesting vacations.About the Guests: Kristine Fladeboe Duininck is a world-class auctioneer and farmland specialist. With 20+ years of broker experience, Kristine is owner of Fladeboe Land. Fladeboe Land is a second-generation family owned business specializing in farmland. She is married to The Water Table Podcast Host, Jamie Duininck.Kitty Rodelius has been the Chief Operating Officer for the Rodelius household for 46 years. She taught high school before staying home to raise her two daughters and has been an active volunteer in both her church and her community. Kitty is married to Kent Rodelius, Prinsco's Ag Market Relationship Manager.Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro01:00   Welcome to Kristine and Kitty02:15   Deep in the water03:00   Off the top04:20   Driving Mr. Duininck05:45   From customers to friends08:37   A rhubarb cake to save the day09:45   Married to drainage14:27   “Dad's on the phone” song16:20   Three blind mice17:51   Driving Mr. Rodelius21:00   Kitty's theatrical career24:00   Closing down the store26:30   It's the friendship28:50   Why so much passion?30:25   Family businesses – generations and generations32:45   The ripple effect35:40   Tile in the ground to water management37:45   Advice from Kitty to KristineFollow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Find us on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/ 

In this episode of The Water Table, Jamie and Tom Christensen discuss the importance of public and private partnerships in agricultural water management and the importance of investing in drainage management practices. From cost-sharing to education to removing barriers, it's a wealth of information that every crop producer should hear!About the Guest: Tom Christensen is the chair of the Conservation Drainage Network's Growth Committee. He also works with Ecosystem Services Exchange and spent 40 years with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) before retiring from the USDA in 2020. Tom spent 24 years in Washington, DC in a variety of positions in policy, program development and implementation, agency and mission area operations and partnership building. He also served as NRCS's Regional Conservationist for the Central U.S. and prior to that was the NRCS State Conservationist for the state of Illinois.Suggested Links: USDA NRCSConservation Drainage NetworkIowa Department of Agriculture & Land StewardshipChapters & Episode Topics:00:00   Intro00:32   Coming up on today's episode…01:00   Welcome to Tom Christensen02:00   What is conservation drainage?03:00   CDN – how it all works04:00   A public-private partnership that really works05:30   A Growth Committee??06:30   Adoption barriers08:30   Cost sharing – yes or no?10:30   Why is it so cumbersome?11:30   Out of sight, out of mind12:15   Oh, the innovation of automation13:40   The role of the government14:30   The Turnkey Project16:00   Future opportunities18:30   We need education and awareness21:30   Proper drainage – the benefits are significant22:50   The last word…Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Find us on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/ 

Kelby Kiefer and Dave Flewelling join Jamie to talk about the Iowa LICA Field Days coming up on July 26 & 27 in Melbourne, Iowa. The Water Table Podcast will be there with our mobile recording studio to get in on all the action. Find out why Iowa LICA chapter is one of the biggest and best in the country and hear about the farm they've owned for 20 years. They've used 80 acres to clean up a 1000 acre watershed and want to share their practices with you!The LICA Farm: https://ialica-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/director/EdUXGtODslhKun8n3oByicMBnlQpOaAWJVbO6s68qWOmigAttend LICA on July 26th and 27th: https://www.facebook.com/IALICA/Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Intro00:32   This week on The Water Table…00:57   Welcome Kelby and Dave02:00   What's so different about Iowa?03:30   It's all about loyalty…04:45   …and passion06:10   A fraternity of relationships07:20   The Iowa LICA Farm08:30   See conservation practices first-hand09:15   Terraces, wetlands and buffers, oh my!10:25   All the testing and all the results12:00   80 acres cleaning up 1000 acres13:10   Field day! July 26 & 2714:10   Come play in the dirt…15:30   This year – tiling, saturated buffers, grading…demos galore!17:40   Schedule info19:00   EVERYONE is invited20:20   Three goals21:00   The Water Table on the road!Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Find us on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/ About the Guests:Kelby Kiefer has been the Iowa LICA Executive Director since May of 2022.  She grew up in Southeastern Iowa in the Wellman/Kalona area where she still resides.  She has been employed by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for the past 16 years and has been in the Department of Emergency Medicine as part of the Education Leadership Team for the past 7.5 years. She is a Program Coordinator for their Physician Assistant Residency and six departmental Fellowships (Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Ultrasound, Medical Education, Medical Toxicology, Research, and Social Medicine).  She also serves as Division Coordinator for their Divisions of Emergency Medical Services and Medical Toxicology.Dave Flewelling has served on the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association board for the past 10 years and currently serves as the state president. Dave developed a true passion for building conservation structures while growing up in a small family-run multi-generational earthmoving company from Northwest Iowa. After taking over the business in 2007 and joining the Iowa LICA Association shortly afterwards, he realized how important it is to belong to a group that has a strong impact on the industry and has made it his goal to help educate the next generation of contractors how to conserve the earth for future use.

Jamie is joined by Dr. Ehsan Ghane from Michigan State University, a professor and researcher, for a conversation about which type of pipe is best for specific types of soil. Should the pipe have narrow slots? Should it be wrapped in a sock? What is drainage intensity? Does water-main size matter? Dr. Ghane answers all of these questions and more. Don't miss this episode!Michigan State University Drainage:https://www.egr.msu.edu/bae/water/drainage/About the Guest:Dr. Ehsan Ghane teaches Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, along with performing extensive research into drainage pipe pattern and style, and how those things play into increased water quality and crop yield. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and spent time at the University of Minnesota in the department of Soil, Water and Climate.Episode Topics:00:00   Intro00:32   Today on The Water Table…01:13   Welcome to Dr. Ehsan Ghane02:07   Pipe style – all the innovations03:30   It's different in Michigan04:18   Perforation patterns and pipes05:45   Socks = speed07:50   Drainage intensity – what is it?09:29   What about a heavier soil?11:30   A soil bridge12:00   Drainage sedimentation tool13:00   More money or not?15:00   How to find the information15:20   Water quality and controlled drainage17:27   The “Main” thing20:00   Saving money could cost you later25:00   Just watch the video!28:00   Thanks for joining!Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Find us on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/ 

In this episode of The Water Table, Jamie is joined by Minnesota Lawyer & Lobbyist, Bruce Kleven, to discuss a petition that could regulate agriculture in a state where most farmers feel it's already over-regulated. Find out why this petition filed by an environmental group is being called a “lawsuit against Mother Nature.”About the Guest: Bruce Kleven has extensive skills and experience as a lobbyist, attorney and mediator, political strategist, speaker and parliamentarian. His areas of focus include agriculture, the environment, energy and transportation. He works with clients ranging from individuals to multi-national corporations. Mr. Kleven is a native of west-central Minnesota where his family of fifth-generation farmers emigrated from Norway in the 1870s. He grew up working on the family farm, which produces sugar beets, soybeans, and corn. He currently lives in the Twin Cities with his family.Episode Topics & Chapters: 00:00   Intro00:32   On today's episode…00:56   Welcome to Bruce Kleven02:01   The state of the state of agriculture02:50   Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) – Who are they?03:44   All the lawsuits04:05   Limbo Creek and public waterways05:30   Initial intel…06:00   A tale of three laws07:38   Regulating agriculture08:00   It's apparently not fast enough09:30   Minnesota's Ground Water Protection Act11:20   Why industries are saying goodbye…12:45   Are we over-regulated?13:35   A larger war on agriculture16:00   They don't want to hear the positive17:15   A lawsuit against Mother Nature18:45   Where does this go?20:15   DFL?20:47   Monitor the situation22:21   How will the changes affect rural areas?Follow us on social media! Facebook  |  TwitterFind us on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our SpotifyListen on Google Podcasts  Want more? Explore related content: Connect with BruceEpisode #65: Outsmarting Mother Nature with Drainage RecyclingEpisode #52: An Ag Economist Tells All– Critical Topics Impacting the Future of AgVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

Thanks to his collaboration with NASA, Dr. John Freeman proved that trees can be used to clean up pollution.

So much rain has fallen on and around Gisborne that the water table is pretty much at or even above ground level.  Council scientists say it's unprecedented and risky for the city - at the moment, even a small downpour could create a flood.  The Gisborne District Council's environmental monitoring team leader Peter Hancock spoke to Jane Patterson.  

From India to the Heartland, Dr. Vinayak Shedekar joins us from the NACADE convention in Des Moines, Iowa, to have a conversation about water quality, soil health and the International Drainage Hall of Fame. Listen in as guest host Trey Allis and Dr. Shedekar discuss smart drainage systems and how information is power when it comes to agriculture water management on this episode of The Water Table.About the Guest:Dr. Vinayak Shedekar is a Research Scientist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He is currently assessing field-to-watershed-scale impacts of implementing BMPs such as cover crops, denitrifying bioreactors, and drainage water management on hydrology and water quality. He is also co-leading a statewide Extension signature program focused on soil health, and currently oversees the International Drainage Hall of Fame.International Drainage Hall of Fame:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/drainage/drainage-hall-of-fame/#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CDrainage%20Hall%20of%20Fame,and%20research%20on%20agricultural%20drainage.Overholt Drainage School:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/drainage/overholt-drainage-education-and-research-program/overholt-drainage-school/Healthy Soil, Healthy Water:https://u.osu.edu/hshw/Episode Topics:00:32   Welcome from Jamie Duininck02:15   Welcome to Dr. Vinayak Shedekar03:00   From India to the Heartland04:25   What's it like in Ohio?06:00   Looking at drainage for cover crops06:46   20-plus benefits for drainage07:42   Drainage tools in the toolbox08:55   Controlled drainage vs. smart drainage10:30   Water quality issues13:00   Scaling it up13:45   Adopting practices and the hurdles15:15   Information is power15:45   International Drainage Hall of Fame19:40   Automated control structures22:30   Erratic weather events23:30   Bringing water management into the technological revolution25:45   Overholt Drainage School27:35   Ag students = hard workers29:04   It's all about a system30:30   Know where to go for the information32:30   The future of ag water management36:00   Final thoughtsFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

It's another edition of The Water Table on the road. In this episode, guest host Karl Guetter catches up with Dr. Matt Helmers from Iowa State University at the NACADE convention in Des Moines, Iowa, to talk drainage recycling, rain barrels on steroids and how hanging out with Grandpa launched a career.About the Guest:Dr. Matt Helmers is Director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, the Dean's Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, where he has been on the faculty since 2003. Dr. Helmers's research areas include studies on the impact of nutrient management, cropping practices, drainage design and management, and strategic placement of buffer systems on nutrient export from agricultural landscapes.Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: #01: A Case for Water ManagementIowa State University Ag Water Management:https://agwatermgmt.ae.iastate.edu/Episode Topics:00:32   Welcome02:25   NACADE Convention03:05   Why nutrient research?03:50   Hanging out with Grandpa.05:00   Memorable research05:30   The timing of manure application – a huge benefit06:45   Working with agronomy on split application07:30   Switching to drainage research09:00   Current projects09:50   Drainage water recycling – a rain barrel on steroids12:00   Land prices, you can't afford a dry year13:20   Saturated buffer projects14:25   A huge size and scope15:56   Batch and build16:55   Looking into the crystal ball18:40   Contractor education22:00   The weirdos in the industryFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

Dan Currence with the Plastic Pipe Institute joins guest host, Trey Allis from Prinsco to talk about the sustainability and resiliency of plastic pipe. From research to testing and quality standards, the industry has made immense strides in the last few decades, now using more than 600 million pounds of recycled plastic to make products that last a century.The two caught up at the North American Conservation and Drainage Expo in Des Moines in January for an on-location podcast.About the Guest:Dan Currence has been in the plastic pipe industry for more than 25 years and holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Missouri. He has been with the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) for ten years, and is the current Director of Engineering for the Drainage Division. Dan has a passion to promote the sustainability and resiliency of plastic pipe.Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: #5.1: The Science Behind Making Pipe Part 01 #5.2: The Science Behind Making Pipe Part 02North American Drainage & Conservation Expo (NACADE)https://nacadexpo.com/The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)https://www.plasticpipe.org/PPI Industry Handbookhttps://www.plasticpipe.org/Drainage/Resources/Drainage-Handbook.aspxEpisode Topics:00:32   Welcome02:13   All about Dan03:36   What is PPI?05:14   The Drainage Division07:01   Standards and sustainability07:31   Recycled resins08:01   Decades of learning09:11   Over 600 million pounds per year09:41   The public dilemma10:26   Solving recycling and infrastructure issues12:11   Testing to ensure quality15:06   National product standards16:01   Post-industrial vs. post-consumer19:01   Working with the DOT21:01   Resiliency – the new buzz word23:21   Being able to recover quickly24:41   Watertight joints26:06   Making your system last29:11   Polypropylene vs. polyethylene31:41   An industry handbookFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

In this episode of The Water Table, Jamie looks back on several episodes of 2022's podcasts and highlights some of his favorites. From applications in the field to changing weather patterns, a banker's perspective on water management and an economist's view on critical topics affecting agriculture; this episode has it all. Listen in for a little bit of everything.  Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel!Episode guests include an application engineer, a safety committee steering member, an ag market relationship manager, an agricultural economist, a farmer, an atmospheric scientist, the executive director of the ADMC, a long-time industry expert and a banker.Enjoyed the highlights? Check out the full episodes!#44: FAQS from the Field– Applications, Materials & More#47: Call Before You Dig#49: A Five-Buckle-Boot Career Serving Drainage Contractors #52: An Ag Economist Tells All– Critical Topics Impacting the Future of Ag #53: 4 Factors Driving the Continued Demand for Tile#55: How Changing Weather Patterns Impact the Stability of Your Farm#56: A More Efficient Approach to Water Quality– Batch and Build #63: A Banker's Perspective on Water ManagementFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  00:32   Welcome to our Year-in-review!01:24   Engineering and field applications; Episode 4404:15   It's all about safety; Episode 4709:36   A 40-year career; Episode 4913:40   Agriculture and the economy; Episode 5218:35   The current state of the ag water management industry; Episode 5323:54   Weather patterns and agriculture; Episode 5527:11   The ADMC and relationships; Episode 5631:00   A banker's perspective on water management; Episode 63More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

 Fresh water is one of our world's most valuable resources!Jamie Duininck from The Water Table Podcast talks about being a podcast host and CEO of Prinsco! Watch us on U-Tube AG Bull Podcast(105) AG Bull Podcast - YouTubewww.agbull.comAG BULL MediaTwitter @agbullmediaFacebook @agbullmediaInstagram @agbullmediaE-Mail flags@agbull.comThank you, Tommy G

Agricultural water management can be very misunderstood outside the ag industry. It's so much more than just draining water off land. In today's episode of The Water Table, industry expert, Kent Rodelius joins Jamie for a conversation about a tool that has helped thousands of people understand agricultural water management a little better, and what the next level might look like.About the Guest: Kent Rodelius has been in the water management industry for nearly 40 years. He started his career at Prinsco and has helped build strong relationships, grow sales and develop key partnerships for the company. Kent is the current President of the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC) and has a passion for staying informed on regulatory and legislative issues. He is a strong advocate for enhanced conservation practices designed to address the environmental challenges currently facing producers.Want more? Visit out YouTube channel to watch "Agricultural Water Management 101": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5WiD8ZPSNkFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics: 00:32   Welcome to Kent Rodelius00:55   Agricultural Water Management 101 on YouTube01:20   How does water management work?01:50   A popular video!02:30   It's good for hunting…03:00   It's about management, not just drainage04:15   Drainage coefficient – why is it important?06:10   What is the ideal soil make-up?07:11   A drainage system is a risk mitigator08:55   It's like a sponge09:45   A big announcement – the next level of water management10:10   Holding water on the farm, let's get educated!11:30   Making a differenceMore Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

From ‘what in the world is happening with harvest?!?' to some dramatic advancements in water management practices, Jamie's conversation with industry insider, Kent Rodelius, President of the ADMC and Prinsco Ag Relationship Manager, covers it all. Cover crops, carbon sequestration, denitrification, automation, crop insurance, batch and build… and the list goes on.Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel!https://youtu.be/hmgYPq-05rsAbout the Guest:Kent Rodelius has been in the water management industry for nearly 40 years. He started his career at Prinsco and has helped build strong relationships, grow sales and develop key partnerships for the company. Kent is the current President of the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC) and has a passion for staying informed on regulatory and legislative issues. He is a strong advocate for enhanced conservation practices designed to address the environmental challenges currently facing producers.Learn more about the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC):https://admcoalition.com/Interested in sustainability and agriculture? Check out this video:Conservation Drainage for Environmental and Economic Risk ReductionWant more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: #49: A Five-Buckle-Boot Career Serving Drainage Contractors #56: A More Efficient Approach to Water Quality– Batch and Build Follow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  00:32   Welcome to Kent Rodelius01:30   2022 collides with what is on the horizon03:20   What in the world was happening with harvest?04:09   Kudos to the farmers04:50   ADMC plus Conservation Drainage Network equals research, studies & more06:00   Cover crops and carbon sequestration – how important is it?07:40   Addressing the soil health issue with cover crops10:40   Cold and wet to dry and hot, technology matters!11:50   So much funding, so many tools, how to take advantage14:05   So many good practices15:30   Automation16:00   It's drastic! Increases in technology17:34   Breaking news – water is top claim in crop insurance!18:00   Prevent plant, let's reduce that number20:00   A good year20:40   ADMC – a strong voice21:30   Batch and build23:40   Denitrifying wetlands24:55   Wrap-upMore Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

The script is flipped this week…instead of hosting a guest, Jamie is the guest. Occasionally, The Water Table Podcast host, Jamie Duininck, appears on other shows and we want to share those with you. This is the Farmland News Podcast with Bill Dean of KWLM and Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck with Fladeboe Land. Jamie joins them to talk farmland, tiling and the future of agriculture. (And how Jamie met his wife…)Watch the full episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/AEplzKWGx28About the hosts of Farmland News with KWLM: Bill Dean with KWLM radio and Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck with Fladeboe Land join forces the first Thursday of each month to discuss issues impacting agriculture and farmland. Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck is a world-class auctioneer and farmland specialist. With 20+ years of broker experience, Kristine is owner of Fladeboe Land, a second-generation family owned business specializing in farmland. Bill Dean has been with Lakeland Broadcasting since 1973. Born and raised in West Central Minnesota, Bill has done just about everything at KWLM and currently hosts a morning show called The Morning Brew and the Farmland News Podcast with Fladeboe Land.Check out Farmland News with Fladeboe Land Podcast:https://www.willmarradio.com/podcasts/fladeboe/Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: #51: Why Farmland Values Have Never Been Higher with Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck#23: How Tiling is Driving Today's Land Values with Kristine Fladeboe-DuininckFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  0:16 Welcome Kristine1:33 Every dollar counts3:20 The land market is strong3:50 Tremendous yields4:30 Upcoming auctions10:10 Special guest – Jamie Duininck11:12 How they met…12:00 The importance of water management13:00 Time for farmers to make improvements13:35 Call 811 before you dig!14:38 It's really dry…15:45 What soils should you tile?16:20 It's an investment17:44 The Water Table Podcast19:00 Tile vs. impervious surface20:00 Convey, treat, store; and urban solution21:22 Go Minnesota! We have the water…22:15 Wrap upMore Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

In this episode of The Water Table, Jamie sits down with Ceri Howell to discuss the importance of relationships in business. With a career spanning more than 40 years in the pipe industry, Howell has seen the shift from corrugated metal to plastic pipe and talks about how the people he's met over the years have been instrumental in building his career.Watch the full episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/g0sirjOjCOU About the Guest:Ceri Howell is a pioneer in the field of agricultural drainage in Canada. He is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Science in Great Britain and has spent more than 40 years in the pipe industry. Howell worked for Armtec in Canada for more than 30 years, establishing their international division and eventually taking on the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He is currently the President and Owner of 2M Solutions in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a consulting firm that provides market development, sales and customer service training, management support and leadership training along with facilitating relationships between Canada and international markets.Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/ep-54/https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/how-the-war-in-ukraine-could-impact-agriculture/Learn more about Armtec: https://armtec.com/Follow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  0:00 Podcast Introduction0:38 Welcome to Ceri Howell, President of 2M Solutions1:50 An industry mentor3:00 The importance of friendship5:15 From Britain to Canada6:15 How do you feel about a sales engineer….ummmm7:40 Vancouver to Alberta to Ontario8:21 Competitor to best friend8:45 Backing up – why Canada?9:50 Black bears, moose and leaping salmon10:20 An impetuous decision, but one of the best12:55 The numbers are staggering13:33 The epicenter of North American agricultural drainage15:57 Rely on the people with the knowledge16:44 It's personal19:42 Now we have the science24:16 An international division is born26:13 An old friend leads to new opportunities27:15 Flood damage in Russia and napkin sketches29:46 A five bridge order leads to more than 250 structures32:35 Building on relationships and trust33:53 How many countries??36:56 A tunnel in Canada40:50 A personal take44:00 Wrap upMore Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

Jamie catches up with Dylan Erickson, a farmer in Western Minnesota who checked in with us last year for harvest. He talks higher-than-expected yields, but what record land prices mean for small family farmers. His plan for next year includes improving the land he already owns (in addition to watching the Minnesota Vikings win the NFC North this season.)Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table:https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/episode-25/https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/why-farmland-values-have-never-been-higher/Follow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  0:00 Welcome to The Water Table Podcast0:33 Dylan Erickson, Farmer in Western Minnesota1:00 Soybean harvest is going well, almost wrapped up1:47 Corn is more impressive yields than soybeans but still variable2:14 Western & Southwest MN– where it rains it grows, even in the less ideal ground3:22 Corn harvest expectations, looking positive, up to 215 bushels an acre.4:30 Late planting for corn, soybeans & edibles, but harvest is still on time5:50 Consistent heat, consistent yields6:20 Future outlook; inputs going up so lock in early7:48 Record land prices, where to go from here?8:16 How to grow with what you already have9:50 Go Vikings! Will it be a successful season?12:30 Wrapping up – have a safe harvest!More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

Back by popular demand, The Water Table podcast host Jamie Duininck checks in with Midwest farmers to see how harvest is going. In part one of this four-part series, he talks to Karl Guetter, Prinsco's National Agriculture Segment Lead, who also farms in South Central Minnesota. They discuss a surprising fall after a very late start in the spring, how climate change is affecting the growing season and how conditions in South Central Minnesota are perfect this fall for making preparations for next year, including getting pipe in the ground.About the Guest: Karl Guetter has nearly 20 years of experience in the ag industry and, being an active farmer himself, is a true advocate for managing water on the farm. Karl is an active farmer and the Agricultural Segment Lead at Prinsco. He's passionate about issues facing rural America and the ag community– his experience gives him a unique perspective on what pushes farmers to manage their water, how the demand for tiling has changed and increased over the years, and why tile is critical for the sustainability and profitability of farms in the future.Want more? Check out these related episodes from The Water Table: https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/ep-55/https://www.watertable.ag/podcast/ep-53/Follow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:0:00 Welcome to The Water Table Podcast0:33 Karl Guetter, farmer in South Central Minnesota1:09 A surprising fall after a very wet spring1:23 Ahead of schedule and phenomenal harvest weather2:30 Climate change; from 20 springs ago until now3:06 Soybean harvest is done; variable due to land4:10 Redwood County, a stark difference east to west.5:00 The Minnesota River – what does it do to the weather?6:20 Corn harvest is going well, wrapping up soon7:15 Next year's plan, looking at market fluctuations, what varieties performed well and dirt to fertility and drainage8:56 Opportunities for preparations for next year. Get that pipe in the ground!9:50 Wrapping up – have a safe harvest!More Episodes & Water Management Education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

What can the climate on Venus tell us about Earth? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about climate modeling, the state of climate change, and future predictions with climate scientist, Kate Marvel. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-predicting-earths-climate-future-with-kate-marvel-phd/Photo Credit: Buiobuione, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commo

Paul and Reggie jump back on the pod to talk about Cal Water's statement agreeing with Gov. Gavin Newsom's approach…