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The Water Table#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 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 en...2025-03-2731 min
The Water Table#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 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 He...2024-12-2329 min
The Water Table#112 | A Five Generation Farm; One Woman’s Journey HomeOne 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...2024-10-1533 min
The Water Table#111 | Drainage Contractors— The MVPs of Water ManagementHost 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 afford to do?04:00 What is the best timing?05:00 A moving target06:00 When theories are w...2024-10-0113 min
The Water Table#104 | Worldwide Conservation, Water Quality and Woody HarrelsonFrom 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 great guests02:45 What is Heartland Co-op04:25 Partnering with everyone05:20 It’s a growing fi...2024-06-1145 min
The Water Table#101 | Mother Nature’s Mood Swings... What Does Spring Hold for Farmers?What does this spring look like from an agricultural perspective? Wet? Dry? A little bit of both? Jamie sits down with a USDA Climatologist based in Ames, Iowa to talk weather. Are we in a drought or not? You might be surprised at the answer. Listen in and find out what kind of weather might be coming your way.Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:29 Welcome to Dr. Todey01:20 An unusual winter02:00 Pluses and minuses for ag…02:53 A chicken and egg situation03:15 A rainy Christmas04:26 We got wa...2024-04-3023 min
The Water Table#100 | On the Road at ISU! Talking Past, Present & Future of Ag Water ManagementIt’s a milestone episode for the Water Table Podcast! Episode 100!! We are on the road at Iowa State University with a panel of expert guests to talk past, present and future of agricultural water management. Jamie is joined by a professor, a farmer and a drainage contractor to talk shop. Learn why they believe the future of ag water management is so exciting and what new technologies are on the horizon. It’s a special episode you won’t want to miss!Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:31 Meet our guests02:06 The future of...2024-04-1655 min
The Water Table#99 | Affecting Change Through Ag... The Possibilities are Endless.What kind of students are seeking out careers in ag? It isn’t just kids on the farm anymore... Jamie catches up with Dr. Amy Kaleita, Department Chair of the Ag and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. They discuss how education is furthering the world of agriculture, why students are choosing career paths in ag, and how the opportunities to create change in the industry are endless. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:10 Dr. Amy Kaleita00:45 NOT from Iowa01:10 NOT from a farm01:30 Engineers make cars?02:30 Really importan...2024-04-0223 min
The Water Table#98 | Exploring Discovery Farms: A Lesson In Doing the HomeworkJamie sits down with Tim Radatz for a conversation about Discovery Farms, a public-private partnership that is advancing research into water quality and agricultural drainage practices. Learn why getting real-time data from private farms across Minnesota is providing farmers with the information they need to implement the best practices for their area to not only increase yields, but improve water quality on their land.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:21 Welcome Tim Radatz00:40 The story of Discovery Farms01:00 Private farms01:19 Water quantity02:41 Water quality04:31 Drainage water management05:40 Putting it into practice06:3...2024-03-1927 min
The Water Table#97 | Stay Curious– Life Lessons from One Contractor to AnotherJamie sits down for a conversation with Jacob Handsaker and Bob Lepper on this episode of the Water Table Podcast. Learn how a used excavator launched Jacob’s career, and how Bob’s expertise has been integral in passing on knowledge to the next generation – in excavating, show business and beyond. It’s a story about constant curiosity you won’t want to miss.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:30 Jacob Handsaker and Bob Lepper00:40 Skipping school and still learning01:41 Before Jacob02:15 1981– Bob’s in business03:10 Off to Branson03:40 ...2024-03-0523 min
The Water Table#96 | Resiliency Road Trip Recap: 13 episodes, 9000+ miles, & 4 Million ImpressionsJamie catches up with some special guests on this episode of The Water Table Podcast. College students Harris and Griffin Duininck sit down to talk about their summer road trip and video series about the water management industry that now has nearly 4 million impressions on social media. The guys traveled across the US and learned some valuable lessons about why their generation should care about plastic pipe. Find out how the trip has impacted them and why it might mean a job for one of the guys in the very near future. Chapters & Episode Topics:2024-02-2018 min
The Water Table#95 | Trailblazers & Torch Carriers… Taking Water Management to New LevelsIn this episode of the Water Table Podcast, Jamie sits down with Alex Buseman, a graduate assistant at Iowa State University who is currently working on three research projects dealing with water quality in agriculture. Does the type of wood in a bioreactor matter? How does the only dual-chamber bioreactor in the world function? What is the Forest to Farm program? How long do bioreactors last? Listen and learn how the next generation is carrying the research torch to ensure farmers can implement cutting-edge water management practices.Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00 Today on the Water Ta...2024-02-0632 min
The Water Table#94 | 2023– On the Road & In the Studio... Highlights from Our Most Popular Podcast EpisodesAnd 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 be...2023-12-1922 min
The Water Table#93 | Pipe Perforation and Sock Fabric– One Size Fits All?Jamie sits down with Prinsco Ag Application Engineer, Trey Allis, for a conversation about a recent study on pipe perforation and sock fabric. They talk through how small-scale studies might contribute to misconceptions in agricultural water management, and why talking to a contractor in your area is the best bet for farmers who have questions about which drainage products will serve your farm best."Talk to a drainage contractor. To the people you trust in your area... They have decades of experience, and they're not going to steer you wrong." - Jamie DuininckChapters...2023-12-0525 min
The Water Table#92 | Harvest Predictions… How Did Things Actually End Up?From preparing for an early harvest to waiting out the rain… how did harvest actually go in Minnesota? In the rest of the Midwest? In the Dakotas? Jamie sits with Karl Guetter to get a harvest update and touch on a wide range of other topics, including land values, how interest rates might affect agriculture and whether more tile will get buried after Thanksgiving this year.Chapters:00:00 Today on the Water Table00:33 Welcome to Karl Guetter01:30 A wide-ranging career02:20 What a crazy fall!04:00 It’s going to be early…or late…05:00 Such a variabl...2023-11-2123 min
The Water TableA Real Wild Ride with Merv Hilpipre... On the RoadIt’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 peo...2023-10-1016 min
The Water TableA Road Trip to Resiliency: What’s Buried BeneathJamie has some special guests joining him on this episode of The Water Table Podcast. College students Harris and Griffin Duininck sit down to talk about their summer job – a road trip to find out about resiliency in the water management industry. The guys were all over the map and learned some valuable lessons about why their generation should care about plastic pipe and what it might mean for the future – in agriculture and beyond.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:32 Coming up today01:15 Road Trip to Resiliency01:45 A bunch of driving and one flight02:3...2023-10-0328 min
The Water TableThe Serious Business of Safety... On the RoadWe’re On the Road at the Iowa LICA Farm Field Days. In this episode, Jamie sits down with safety expert, Josh Snyder, to get the dirt on digging in the dirt, and why safety is such serious business. What should you do in a trench collapse? What are best practices for working in confined spaces? It’s an episode that could save your life.Episode Topics: 00:00 Intro00:32 Welcome to the Iowa LICA Farm00:52 Meet Josh Snyder, Safety Expert01:27 Contractor Solutions02:30 What is shoring?04:20 Avoiding a tragedy06:15 Dirt is heavy, m...2023-09-1921 min
The Water TableMarried to DrainageIt’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-clas...2023-08-0940 min
The Water TableThe Real Price of Drainage: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Cost?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 Washin...2023-07-2524 min
The Water TableLICA Field Days– We’ll Be There, Will You?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/EdUXGtODslhKun8n3oB...2023-07-1123 min
The Water TablePut A Sock On It?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 wi...2023-06-2730 min
The Water TableHow 5 Million Dollars, 39 Test Sites & 29 Bright Minds are Transforming DrainageWe are joined by Dr. Jane Frankenberger of Purdue University to talk about the Transforming Drainage Project, which took five years and covered dozens of test sites across the Midwest. The project delivered invaluable data to propel agricultural water management into the future. Join Jamie and Dr. Frankenberger as they discuss drainage and how water storage and controlled drainage could change the future of agriculture.About the Guest:Dr. Jane Frankenberger is a professor at Purdue University and a pioneer in the research of drainage design and management, watershed modeling of agricultural systems and soil and...2023-06-1329 min
The Water TableA Hundred Million Feet of TileIt’s a wide range of topics on today’s episode of The Water Table Podcast. Duane Bonnema joins host Jamie Duininck to talk agriculture water management and has some go-to advice for any farmer who has tiled fields. Plus, how he uses the latest technology to help farmers maintain their drainage systems and why every inch of tile should be mapped.About the Guest:Duane Bonnema founded Bonnema Surveys (Now Bonnema Runke Stern Inc.) in 1981. He has been working with tile contractors for more than 40 years and is wealth of knowledge in the industry. His curr...2023-05-3052 min
The Water TableWaging War on Mother NatureIn 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 corpor...2023-05-1625 min
The Water TableShifting from Defense to Offense – One Farmer’s StoryJamie’s latest guest has a long history in agriculture. Kim Larson started out buying farmland in high school, serving in leadership positions in the ag industry and local government, and teaching ag classes at the college level. He and Jamie discuss leadership, problem-solving, watersheds, ditch assessments, grassroots government, the future of agriculture and more.About the Guest: Kim Larson started farming in Kandiyohi County with his father, and currently farms with his son, Joshua. He has taught in the agriculture program at Ridgewater College and has been active on township boards and in local, state an...2023-05-0239 min
The Water TableHow Much is Your Water Worth? More Than You Think…Charlie Schafer, President of Agri Drain Corporation and recent inductee into the International Drainage Hall of Fame, joins Jamie for a discussion about the future of water management, putting research into practice, and how we’re really beginning to understand the value of water.About the Guest: Charlie 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 fo...2023-04-1833 min
The Water TableKnee-Deep in the Timing of Manure Applications– Is Spring the Thing?Jamie and Dr. Soupir discuss the benefits of spring manure applications, the impacts of studying at a land-grant university and how corn cobs might be the wave of the future for bioreactors.About the Guest: Dr. Michelle Soupir joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 2008. She was appointed as an Interim Associate Dean in the Graduate College in 2022 and is a Professor in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department (ABE) with a research and teaching appointment. Dr. Soupir received her B.S. degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State University and her M.S...2023-04-0430 min
The Water TableIs Drainage Infrastructure More Valuable Than Underground Transit?A kid who grew up in the suburbs of New York City to become a researcher on the forefront of carbon, nitrogen and water research joins Jamie on this episode to talk about the value of drainage, the carbon footprint and how research is making precision agriculture much more attainable in the Midwest.About the Guest: A kid who grew up in the suburbs of New York City to become a researcher on the forefront of carbon, nitrogen and water research joins Jamie on this episode to talk about the value of drainage, the carbon footprint...2023-03-2140 min
The Water TableThe International Drainage Hall of Fame – It’s a Thing!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...2023-03-0738 min
The Water TableA City Kid’s Impact on Water Management EducationWe’re on location at the NACADE conference in Des Moines, Iowa with guest host, Karl Guetter and Dr. Lindsay Pease with the University of Minnesota Extension out of the Red River Valley in Crookston, Minnesota. How did a city kid end up in agriculture water management in Northern Minnesota? Listen to Dr. Pease’s story and find out why collaboration is key for growers, educators and the drainage industry.About the Guest:Dr. Lindsay Pease is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutrient and Water Management with the University of Minnesota in the Red River...2023-02-2119 min
The Water Table2022: A Year in ReviewIn 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 directo...2023-01-1136 min
The Water TableOutsmarting Mother Nature with Drainage RecyclingIn this episode, Jamie sits down with Iowa farmer, Kellie Blair to talk about cover crops, the future of farming, and an exciting drainage recycling pilot program that she and her husband AJ have volunteered to be a part of.About the Guest:Kellie Blair farms with her husband, AJ near Dayton, Iowa. Blair Farms LLC is a fourth-generation farm focusing on improvements and conservation. Kellie is a graduate of Iowa State University in Forestry and Agronomy. She and AJ are part of a pilot program for drainage recycling funded by the EPA, the Iowa Department...2022-12-2722 min
The Water TableAgricultural Water Management 101: An Educational MVPAgricultural 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...2022-12-1312 min
The Water TableA Banker's Perspective on Water ManagementWhat does financial health look like in agriculture? Jamie sits down with banker, Jacob Jennings, and Prinsco Agricultural Segment Lead and farmer, Karl Guetter, to talk ag lending. What are the current trends and how can farmers get the most out of what they already have? From land prices to investments that will never depreciate, tax planning and building wealth in rural America– Jamie, Jacob and Karl hash it out in this episode.About the Guests: Jacob Jenniges is the branch president of Integrity Bank Plus in Walnut Grove, MN. He has been with the bank fo...2022-11-2946 min
The Water TableA Water Management Industry Insider Shares How Management Practices are Improving and How You Can BenefitFrom ‘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 sal...2022-11-1526 min
The Water TableThe Water Table Appears On... Farmland News with Fladeboe LandThe 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...2022-11-0823 min
The Water TableCarpe Opportunitas: A Story of an International Career Built on Trust and RelationshipsIn 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...2022-11-0144 min
The Water TableHarvest Check-in 2022: Josh Parcel, Farmer, Southern IllinoisFor our final installment of our 2022 Harvest Check-ins, Jamie talks with Southern Illinois farmer Josh Parcel about spring planting in April, good rains in July and a smooth harvest is leading to great yields; 60-70 bushels an acre for beans and 230-260 bushels an acre for corn.Want more? Check out the first 3 episode of our Harvest 2022 Check-in Series: https://watertable.ag/57https://watertable.ag/58https://watertable.ag/59Follow us on social media! FB: https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website: https://www.watertable.ag/the...2022-10-2108 min
The Water TableHarvest Check-in 2022: Al Giese, Farmer, Northwest IowaJamie talks with Al Giese, a farmer in O’Brien County, Iowa, where record-setting land prices are the talk of the area. A dry summer means corn on corn yields are taking a hit, but prices remain high because of extreme demand due to ethanol and feed lots in Iowa. Want more? Check out this Ag Web article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/new-record-iowa-farm-joins-26000-acre-clubFollow us on social media! FB: https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website: https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find...2022-10-2013 min
The Water TableHarvest Check-in 2022: Dylan Erickson, Farmer, Western MinnesotaJamie 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/t...2022-10-1913 min
The Water TableHarvest Check-in 2022: Karl Guetter, Farmer, South Central MinnesotaBack 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 ha...2022-10-1810 min
The Water TableA More Efficient Approach to Water Quality: Batch and BuildWhat’s better than installing one saturated buffer or bioreactor at a time? Doing 25-50 to improve water quality for an entire watershed. Jamie and Keegan Kult, Executive Director of the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC), talk batch and build projects, cover crops and how water management can help farmers deal with climate change.About the Guest: Keegan has been working with agricultural water management for more than 15 years and has contributed to 80+ edge of field practice installations, development of new conservation practice standards, and to the scientific literature documenting practice performance and cost effectiveness. He hol...2022-10-1145 min
The Water TableHow Changing Weather Patterns Impact the Stability of Your FarmEric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, joins Jamie to discuss the atmospheric delivery of rain and its impact on the ag industry. Listen to learn how to maintain stability on your farming operation despite changing weather patterns, longer growing seasons, and yield variability due to rain.2022-09-2732 min
The Water TableBuilding Wealth Through Tiling: Insights from Canada's Original InstallerTony Kime, President of BlueWater Pipe Inc, was among the first to install plastic drainage pipe in North America. He joins Jamie to discuss how tiling is building wealth in our agricultural communities, and why it could contribute to advancements in water quality in the future. 2022-09-1348 min
The Water Table4 Factors Driving the Continued Demand for TileJamie has an insights-packed conversation with Karl Guetter, an active farmer and current leader of Prinsco's agricultural segment. Karl leverages that dual perspective to share what he believes is driving the continued demand for tile despite uncertainties like late springs and delayed planting. Karl defines and dives into these key factors: 1. Farmers need to improve efficiency 2. High inputs reinforce the need to take care of what's belowground. 3. Land changing hands is triggering tiling investments 4. Installation practices and system designs are becoming more optimized2022-08-3030 min
The Water TableAn Ag Economist Tells All: Critical Topics Impacting the Future of AgricultureMichael Swanson, Chief Agricultural Economist at Wells Fargo, joins Jamie to explain critical topics affecting agriculture. Listen to learn how current crop prices, the environmental effects of tiling, cash rents, carbon credits & the biodiesel market will impact the future of the ag community.2022-08-1628 min
The Water TableWhy Farmland Values Have Never Been HigherKristine Fladeboe-Duininck, a farmland specialist, comes back to The Water Table to discuss how farmland values have never been higher, why we are seeing record-breaking farmland sales, and the impact a farm's tile maps have on its value.2022-08-0224 min
The Water TableWhy Bill Gates and Other Investors are Buying Farmland in NDJamie sits down with Levi Otis of Ellingson Companies to discuss something that’s caused quite a stir in North Dakota– Bill Gates recently purchased roughly 2,000 acres of farmland. Jamie and Levi discuss why wealthy investors are buying farmland in ND, how these purchases affect the water management industry, and the number one reason why people aren’t managing water on their farms.2022-07-1928 min
The Water TableThe Farm Babe - Influencer in AgJamie discusses all things agriculture with Michelle Miller, aka The Farm Babe. After living the city life Michelle's life took a big turn when she moved to a farm in Iowa. It was there that she uncovered what she thought she knew about farming was wrong. She soon became one of agriculture's fiercest advocates. 2022-06-0726 min
The Water TableHow the Next Generation is Using Technology to Take Agriculture to the Next LevelThe agricultural industry is a growing field, but the amount of farmable acreage is decreasing as the world's population grows. Brenden VanWechel, Business Development and Ag Tech Intern for Ellingson Companies, joins Jamie to discuss the critical role of technology and the next generation in finding solutions to increase yields and create more sustainable agriculture.2022-05-1021 min
The Water TableThe Spring Waiting GameEach spring is a waiting game for farmers and drainage contractors as they are anxious to get in the field. The Upper Midwest has had cold, wet springs for the past few years, compressing the time available for tiling and planting. Jamie shares his thoughts on preparing for the season and how to ensure increased yields despite the less-than-ideal conditions.2022-04-2619 min
The Water TableFAQs From The Field: Applications, Materials & MorePrinsco Ag application engineer Trey Allis joins Jamie to answer frequently asked questions about pipe types, applications, materials, and more.2022-04-1224 min
The Water TableCommodity Prices and Water Management in the Bushel BusinessWhat’s happening in the world of commodities? Jamie is joined by Tommy Grisafi, commodity broker and host of The Ag Bull podcast, to discuss commodities prices, opportunities in the small grain market, and why tiling is a smart investment in the business of bushels.2022-03-2938 min
The Water TableHow The War in Ukraine Could Impact AgricultureFormer U.S. Representative and House Agriculture Committee Chair, Collin Peterson, joins Jamie to discuss the possible impacts of the war in Ukraine on agriculture. They cover topics such as opening CRP, changes in global imports/exports, rising land prices, fluctuating commodity prices, and implications for the world market.2022-03-1522 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Understanding Problems Requires VulnerabilityMark Pletts joins Jamie Duininck to discuss the importance of understanding financial problems fully before committing to a solution. It starts with the willingness to be vulnerable and open with your financial advisor in order to get the best outcome for you, your family, or your business. 2022-03-0304 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Aligning the Math and Emotion in Financial Planning for BusinessHost, Jamie Duininck, is joined by Mark Pletts, a financial advisor who believes that financial planning in a family business, when done correctly, can positively impact generations to come. He has worked with Jamie and many other family businesses to navigate financial challenges and make decisions that are best for both the business and the family. In this episode, Jamie and Mark discuss how to align the math with the emotion when doing financial planning for your business2022-03-0135 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: The Math & The Emotion of Generational PlanningMany businesses are transitioning to the next generation of leaders, a process which requires significant financial planning to be successful. Jamie Duininck is joined by financial advisor, Mark Pletts, to talk about two things that impact generational transitions most: the math and the emotion2022-03-0104 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: The Vulnerability Required to Go From Being a Boss to Being a LeaderHost, Jamie Duininck, asks business coach, Cory Carlson, about how to become better leaders in our families and our businesses. They discuss the added challenges of being a boss when working with family members. Cory explains that tools like enneagrams can help but being vulnerable and asking for personal feedback about how you can do better is the key to going from being a good boss to being a great leader.2022-02-2404 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Why Success in Business Depends on Success at HomeHost, Jamie Duininck, is joined by guest and business coach, Cory Carlson, to discuss the connection between success in business and success at home. Cory takes a holistic approach that challenges clients with the question: If you aren’t unpacking the issues in your personal or family life, how do you expect to solve the issues facing your business?2022-02-2306 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Getting Past the Difficulty of Asking for HelpHost, Jamie Duininck, is joined by guest and business coach, Cory Carlson, to discuss the misunderstood process of hiring a business coach. Cory started his career in the corporate world then became a business coach after experiencing the positive impact that a trusted advisor had on his own life. Jamie shares how difficult it can be to ask for help and how finding the right coach for your situation and personality can make all the difference.2022-02-2208 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Insight and Advice from a Family Business CoachHost, Jamie Duininck, has worked with business coach, Cory Carlson, for many years to gain insight and advice for working in a family business. Cory stresses that in order for people to have success in business they must also have successful at home. Through this episode, Jamie and Cory cover topics such as the benefits of hiring a coach, how to win at work by winning at home, and how to go from being a boss to being a leader. 2022-02-2242 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Using Your Voice to Better Your BusinessHost, Jamie Duininck, hears Mark Herringshaw’s perspective on “Using Your Voice to Better Your Business.” Mark believes understanding your personality style or voice leads to better communication and conflict management. Learn about a successful family succession story and what Mark finds most rewarding about his work. 2022-02-1710 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Accountability & The 5 Leadership VoicesHost, Jamie Duininck, asks guest and business coach, Mark Herringshaw, if he thinks families are harder on each other in business. The truth? It depends on who you are as a leader. Mark explains the 5 personality types and how being aware of your voice can impact your family business.2022-02-1607 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Relationships and the Generational Transfer of KnowledgeHost, Jamie Duininck, is joined by business coach, Mark Herringshaw, to discuss the nuances of family business relationships and the generational transfer of knowledge. Mark has spent over 25 years working with companies of all sizes on decoding individual performance, team chemistry, and organizational excellence. Learn how humility-based leadership and understanding personality types can help family businesses be more successful.2022-02-1556 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: The High Stakes of Family Succession PlanningHost, Jamie Duininck, asks Mark Herringshaw about the pressure in family businesses and how to plan for generational transitions. Working with family can be challenging because it adds another layer to an already multi-faceted business relationship. Mark, guest and business coach, discusses the importance of intentional communication and “The High Stakes of Family Succession Planning.”2022-02-1505 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Creating & Using Your Mission, Vision and ValuesJamie asks guest and leadership expert, Mark Deterding, how to build a foundation of your mission, vision, and values? Mark, owner of Triune Leadership, recommends you start by understanding what the shared values are amongst members of your organization, and then asking yourself: what do you do, for whom do you do it, and why? From there, it’s time to build it into the culture of your organization to know what drives your business. 2022-02-1007 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Building A Strong Business CultureAs part of a third-generation family business, host Jamie Duininck has turned to Mark Deterding for guidance on many important issues over the years. Mark established “Triune Leadership Services” in 2010 to help small businesses build a culture around servant leadership and a shared vision, mission and values. Learn about the positive impact Mark has had on Jamie and countless other business leaders.2022-02-0859 min
The Water TableFamily Business Series: Working In the Business vs. On the BusinessJamie asks guest and leadership expert, Mark Deterding, what it means to work IN your business versus ON your business? Mark believes you must work on your business foundation, which starts by defining your purpose, vision, and values. When those things are crystal clear you will be able to better support the needs of your business, your family, and your customers.Listen to the full episode here.2022-02-0805 min
The Water TableThe Voice of Agricultural DrainageIn this episode, Jamie talks with Prinsco Engineer, Trey Allis, who put in much of the legwork to establish the new Water Table website. Trey shares some highlights of the valuable research being done by land-grant universities across the country and why making it more accessible on our website can support the work of drainage contractors and help change the perception of our industry in the public. 2022-01-1830 min
The Water TableBehind the Scenes of The Water TableA behind-the-scenes conversation with host Jamie Duininck about why this podcast matters and how telling our story as an industry is so important. Jamie is passionate about recognizing the critical role drainage contractors, industry researchers and farmers play in the success of agriculture and water quality practices.2022-01-0429 min
The Water TableThe Best of 2021In 2021, the Water Table Podcast launched over 30 episodes and invited 29 guests to join the conversation and share their industry expertise with listeners. Topics have ranged from wetlands and the farm, water quality issues, use of recycled materials, tiling impact on land values, and unique life stories from guests. To close out the year, listen as Jamie reflects on some of the best conversations of 2021.2021-12-2138 min
The Water TableFall Tiling Check-in: IndianaJamie and Bob Clark II discuss how Clark Farm Drainage has combated the challenges the industry has seen in 2021 and how it's affected their season. In Indiana, these challenges have included unpredictable weather, supply chain challenges, and inflation. Also in this episode, Bob Clark II shares what's ahead in 2022 for the markets they serve. 2021-11-2610 min
The Water TableFall Tiling Check-in: MinnesotaMike Litzau from Litzau Farm Drainage joins Jamie on the Fall Tiling Series. In this episode, Mike and Jamie catch up on the work Litzau Farm Drainage is doing in West Central Minnesota, how the season is shaping up and how land sales may correlate to 2022 when it comes to water management projects.2021-11-2510 min
The Water TableFall Tiling Check-in: North DakotaJamie makes calls to drainage contractors to hear how the 2021 fall tiling season is going in their areas. Derrik Ellingson of Ellingson Companies joins Jamie on part 2 of this 4 part series. Derrik shares what he's seeing in the Red River Valley as well as his experience with the permitting process in his region.2021-11-2410 min
The Water TableFall Tiling Check-in: South DakotaJamie makes calls to drainage contractors to hear how the 2021 fall tiling season is going in their areas. Bryce Gillen of Gridline Field Tile joins Jamie on part 1 of this 4 part series. Gridline Field tile is located in Mitchell, SD., and services primarily Eastern South Dakota. Bryce gives his perspective on how the season has shaped up in his area.2021-11-2312 min
The Water TableFarming Across the ContinentsJamie sits down with Franck Groeneweg of Living Sky Grains to talk about his passion for agriculture. His journey in ag takes him from France to Iowa to Saskatchewan to Montana, all in the pursuit of being a more perfect steward of the land.2021-11-091h 17
The Water TableThe Midwest Council on AgricultureFormer US Congressman Collin Peterson joins Jamie to talk about The Midwest Council on Agriculture. The council is a new organization that is advocating for strong agriculture and economic policy promoting the long-term sustainability of the agriculture industry in the Midwest region.2021-10-2629 min
The Water TableHarvest Check-in 2021: Northern MinnesotaPerry Skaurud, a farmer in northern Minnesota, joins Jamie in part 4 of this 4 part series.This fall, the Water Table podcast is talking to farmers from all over the Midwest to get real-time updates on this year's harvest. Host Jamie Duininck makes calls to producers harvesting all types of crops to learn how this year's weather conditions along with factors such as subsurface drainage are impacting yields. 2021-10-1510 min