The River Basin Management Plan found farm drainage had some detrimental effects, but focused on regulation – not elimination – of systems.» Read more...
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
The magical combination of subirrigation with drainage water recycling could be beneficial for farmers’ pocketbooks. A study by the Transforming Drainage project found that the practice of drainage water recycling helped reduce yield variability significantly in corn, especially in dry years. Compared to free drainage, there was more corn, and the environment saw benefits as well. So, is drainage water recycling right for you and your farm?» Read more...