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.
Episodes
142 episodes
#126 | From the Ground Up: A Legacy of Breaking Barriers & Land Stewardship
What does it mean to build a legacy that honors both family and the land? Mother-son duo Pattie and Tim Krengel of Krengel Brothers Tiling came from humble beginnings in Mapleton, Minnesota. Their story is one of breaking barriers, serving the ...
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Episode 126
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1:14:17
#125 | A 30-Year Career in Conservation & Innovation: From NRCS to Family Farms
What happens when decades of conservation experience meets cutting-edge technology? Kent Bohnhoff, retired Illinois grain farmer and former NRCS district conservationist, recently received a grant from One Good Idea to implement automated drain...
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Episode 125
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20:13
#124 | Who Pays? The Impact of Tariffs on U.S. and Canadian Ag
What do tariffs mean for relations between the U.S. and Canada? Toban Dyck, an Ag Journalist and fifth-generation grain farmer from Winkler, Manitoba, joins us for a conversation about the ripple effect of tariffs on agriculture. Toban breaks d...
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Episode 124
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32:57
#123 | Drainage Contractors' Questions Answered - The Water Table LIVE!
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...
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Episode 123
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31:38
#122 | Drainage in Ontario: Balancing Agriculture & the Environment
We’re catching up with our Northern neighbor in this episode, where we discuss the complex intersection of agriculture, drainage, and the environment in Canada and the United States. Guest host Trey Allis chats with Mel Luymes, Executive Direct...
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Episode 122
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40:13
#121 | Navigating the Challenges & Opportunities of Being a Farmer
From extreme weather and its impact on crop yields to the importance of timely drainage installations, Karl Guetter, farmer and Prinsco Ag Segment Lead, discusses the results of 2024 and offers valuable insights for navigating the challenges an...
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Episode 121
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26:34
#120 | One Good Idea: An Educational Clearinghouse for Farmers
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, joi...
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#119 | Revolutionizing Drainage– Improving Infrastructure with Technology
From televising underground drainage systems to using LIDAR drones and hydraulic modeling, one engineering and design firm in the Twin Cities is using cutting-edge tech to transform watersheds and drainage systems in the upper Midwest. Guest ho...
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Episode 119
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20:49
#118 | Accidental Advocate for the Drainage Industry
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...
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Episode 118
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21:35
#117 | That’s a Wrap: Our Top Episodes from 2024!
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 ...
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Episode 117
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29:52
#116 | A Unified Voice & Vision for Ag Water Management
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 ba...
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Episode 116
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32:01
#115 | How Will the 2024 Election Results Impact Ag?
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 ne...
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Episode 115
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28:28
#114 | Crumbling Ag Drainage Infrastructure = Unique Upgrade Opportunities
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 ...
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Episode 114
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29:48
#113 | Drainage Water Recycling: Creating Resiliency Amidst Dwindling Resources
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 wate...
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Episode 113
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33:56
#112 | A Five Generation Farm; One Woman’s Journey Home
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 si...
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Episode 112
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33:52
#111 | Drainage Contractors— The MVPs of Water Management
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 dra...
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Episode 111
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13:31
#110 | Bridging the Gap Between Water Management Research & Application
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 resea...
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Episode 110
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17:24
#109 | The Positive Ripple Effect of Drainage on Rural Communities
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...
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Episode 109
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15:35
#108 | An Ag Real Estate Perspective On Tiling, Watersheds & Wetlands
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 app...
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Episode 108
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47:38
#107 | Drainage Summit & Crumbling Infrastructure: Why Collaboration is Key
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 o...
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Episode 107
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34:14
#106 | Behind the Lawsuit Against the USDA Over Swampbuster Statute
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 do...
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Episode 106
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22:51
#105 | Is Tile Drainage Decreasing, Or Do Numbers Sometimes Lie?
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 acc...
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Episode 105
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21:23
#104 | Worldwide Conservation, Water Quality and Woody Harrelson
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 g...
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Episode 104
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45:58
#103 | Rapping About Drainage– A Water Table First!
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 ...
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Episode 103
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24:36
#102 | Grand Farm: Regional Solutions, Global Impact
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, an...
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Episode 102
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