Michael 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.

Kristine 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.

Jamie 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.

The drainage industry is driven by the unsung heroes of agriculture– drainage contractors. Kent Rodelius from Prinsco reflects on his four-decade career serving these hardworking business owners, many of whom have a multi-generational, family culture. He shares stories about the evolution of the industry and his personal philosophy of hard work which he describes as “a five-buckle-boot day.”

Jamie 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. 

How should we be installing drain tile? Safely. Travis Albers along with other members of the Drain Tile Safety Coalition have made it their goal to make drain tile projects safer. They're working to reduce drain tile accidents to zero through education, advanced planning tickets and urging farmers and contractors to call 811 before they dig.

The 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.

Each 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.

Prinsco Ag application engineer Trey Allis joins Jamie to answer frequently asked questions about pipe types, applications, materials, and more.

What’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.