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 To better understand the benefits of Proper Drainage Click on this Informative LinkDrainage & Yield, Inseparable ScienceFarmers are realizing that water drainage and yield are an inseparable science. With today’s high input cost, the farmer today must reduce the risk of crop loss. According to research experts, the number one factor that affects crop yield is drainage. The Ohio State University shows subsurface drainage can increase crop production up to 50%. An increase in crop production means an increase in revenue. GPS yield monitors continue to show significant differences in drained and undrained ground. Farmers are also finding that tile can help with lack of water. When soil is tiled, improved drainage creates a deeper plant root zone. This makes more water available to the plant, even though there is less total water in the field. A deeper root zone allows the plant to be more robust in a dryer growing season. Drainage Can Also:
Deeper Root Growth
By adding drain tile, the water table is effectively lowered, and plants can properly develop their roots. The lack of water saturation allows oxygen to exist in the soil around the roots. Drain tile prevents the roots from being under the water table during wet periods that could cause excessive plant stress. By removing excessive water, crops use water they have more effectively. An increase in crop yield can be simply summarized by the following: Simply by forcing the plants to have more developed roots, the plants can more effectively absorb more nutrients and water. |
“Since the first laterals were hooked up, the tile has never quit running water. You can drive around this area and almost all the tiles you see are not running, but ours has never quit! Now I can understand why I had such a wet spot in that field. AWM is a collection of a great bunch of guys that have the knowledge and professionalism to deliver a great service!"
- Gary Saathoff |
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