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History Of Tile Drainage



John JohnstonGeneva, New York1835Neighbors First ReactionMocked HimSaid he would poison and ruin the landNeighbors Second ReactionAmazedJohnston’s wheat yielded increased from 12 to 60 bu./ac

History of Tile in North America


What is Tile Drainage?



Drainage Coefficient = Inches Drained Per Acre Per Day


Benefits of Tile Drainage



What is your yield limiting factor?



First; What is your yield limiting factor?

• Fertility• Weed Control• Insects• Diseases• Soluble salts• Too much water• Too much water at the wrong time


• Increased Yield• Early Seeding Dates• Reduces Overlap• Reduces Compaction• Reduces Salinity• Improved Root Development• Improves Soil Health• Reduces Risk • Increased Profitability• 100% Tax Deductible


Yield Increases with Tile DrainageOhio State University and U.S.D.A.

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How Do I Get Started?



* Soil Sample *

• Soil Sample 3-4’ Deep

• Take Samples In Each Soil Zone

• Determines Spacing• Osborne Clay- 35-40’• Almassipi Sand- 60-

80’


* Soil Sample *

• Also Determines Type of Material

• Sock <25% Clay

• Sock additional 13% cost, but can be offset by wider spacing


RTK Topographic Survey & Tile Plan

• RTK Survey @ 50 Foot Spacing• Tile Plan Created• Main Sized According to Acres Drained• Estimate Sent For Approval


Install• 40 acres per day per

machine• Majority of Tile

Installed In Fall


Maintenance

• Check outlets a few times a year to make sure no dirt/material has restricted flow


Common Questions



How Much Does It Cost?



Cost Of Tile Drainage

• Manitoba/Eastern SK $800 - $1,100 / Acre

• Alberta/Western SK $1,000-$1,400 / Acre• Higher Material Cost• Higher Transportation Costs• Higher Wages

• Can Save Up To $100/Acre By Installing In Summer

• 50-75+ Lifetime• $1,000 acre / 50 years = $20/yr

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Additional Cost Additional Revenue

Based On 15% Additional Yield


What About a Dry Year?



• Creates Ideal Soil Profile• Promotes Healthy Growing

Environment• Allows for deep root growth• Stronger deeper root system is more

tolerant to drought

What About a Dry Year?


Too much subsurface water can be counterproductive to agriculture by preventing root development, and inhibiting the growth of crops.


Is My Field too Flat to Tile?



Lift Stations


Can I Tile Wetland?



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Wet Land Wetland

WTF?


Will Tile Drainage Increase Flooding?



Drainage Regulations



Manitoba

• Apply For Permit with Manitoba Water Stewardship• $25 Application Fee• Provide Topography Map and Proposed Tile

Drainage Plan

• Downstream Permission• May Need to Apply To Municipality


Saskatchewan

• Apply for Permit With Saskatchewan Water Security Agency • $25 permit

• May Be Required to Advertise Project for 21 days• Approvals are not required if water stays on landowners

property


Alberta

• Contact Alberta Environment to determine if application is needed

• May need to contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada• Advertise drainage plans for 7 days• Must notify owner of waterway where outlet is

discharged

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Documents

salinity slide

day slide

drainage coefficient

tax deductible slide

north america slide

wrong time slide

soil sample

soil health