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One month left to submit your photo contest entry

Take us into the field with you to show how you’re spending your busy summer season – and your photo could be featured on the cover of Drainage Contractor’s November issue.


Declining drain flows to Boise River focus of study

Recently, less water has been returning to the drains and aquifer because of the widespread use of sprinklers and drip irrigation, and conversion of farmland to other uses.


Winter rye cover crops can help reduce nitrate levels in drainage water

A winter rye cover crop between corn-soybean rotations reduced nitrate levels in drainage water by over 45% compared to fields without rye.


 
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Drainage Contractor’s 2023 Photo Contest

Show us how you’re spending your busy summer season – whether that’s digging trenches, laying tile, creating intriguing new systems, or gazing upon the finished product. Your photo could be featured on the cover of Drainage Contractor’s November issue. Photos will be accepted from July 10 to September 15, 2023. » Learn more...
 
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GroundBreakers Episode 4: Gary Sands

In our final episode of this season of The GroundBreakers, we’re talking with Dr. Gary Sands of the University of Minnesota. Gary was nominated by fellow 2023 GroundBreaker, Chris Hay. Considered a leading educator in the field of drainage and water management, Dr. Sands is also known for his powerful collaboration skills. He’s led a series of drainage design workshops that have been a model for other extension drainage schools; he led the development of the annual Drainage Research Forum, which is now in its twenty-first year. His nominator, Chris, described his research work as game-changing. » Read More...
 
 
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Indiana Farm Bureau Annual Drainage School

August 30 | Indianapolis, IN Virtual option » Read More...