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Iowa to host three-day drainage school

This year's event is focused on the fundamentals of drainage design including understanding soils, obtaining an accurate survey, drainage pipe sizing and spacing, controlled drainage and water table management, sub irrigation, legal considerations and more.


Canada, Ontario invest $500,000 in farmer wellness, mental health

Free services include unlimited access to a free, 24/7 phone line that connects users to mental health counselling, which includes crisis counselling, risk assessments and face-to-face, phone or video sessions with a counsellor.


River Valley Pipe turns 10

Specializing in ag drainage, River Valley has marked key milestones such as expanding its product lines (not manufacturing all standard single-wall diameters and 10 fittings), growth in its market reach and an increase to 50 employees across two locations.


Podcast: Drainage in Manitoba with Mitchell Timmerman

Manitoba Agriculture's Mitchell Timmerman, who has a front-row seat to drainage in Manitoba. He comments on why activity is increasing, and on the seven important questions you should ask before installing a system.


 
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LICO Update: Ensuring longevity and standing behind quality

In Ontario, contractors often say there is a lifetime guarantee on drainage systems. But as they’ve seen some evidence of pipe cracking and deterioration over the years, they have come to wonder if they can stand behind the quality of drainage pipe as confidently. A LICO pipe quality subcommittee recently determined self-certification is no longer enough to maintain confidence in the quality of drainage pipe, and that LICO didn’t have the resources to update and certify its own 2006 standard. Read Mel Luymes' explainer and learn where the industry goes from here. » Read More...
 
 
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Iowa Drainage School

August 20 | Nashua, Iowa » Read More...