Transforming Drainage

Transforming Drainage Outputs

Highlights

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Year 5

Organized by type of product, then alphabetically by last name

Research
1. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
2. Conference Papers
3. Conference Presentations
4. Conference Posters
5. Theses/Dissertations

Extension and Education
7. Extension Publications
8. Extension Presentations
9. Media (Popular Press, University Press, Radio)
10. Websites
11. Webinars
12. Educational Modules
13. Educational Presentations

Other Products
14. Project Reports
15. Practice Designs

Research

Monitoring well and weather station at Iowa Southeast Research Farm.
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1. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Gunn, K.M., W.J. Baule, J.R. Frankenberger, D.L. Gamble, B.J. Allred, J.A. Andresen and L.C. Brown. 2018. Modeled climate change impacts on subirrigated maize relative yield in northwest Ohio. Agricultural Water Management 206. 56-66.
  2. Jaynes, D.B. and T.M. Isenhart. 2018. Performance of Saturated Riparian Buffers in Iowa, USA. Journal of Environmental Quality. In Press.
  3. Jia, X., T. F. Scherer, D. D. Steele, and T. M. DeSutter. 2017. Subirrigation system performance and evaluation in the Red River Valley of the North. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. In Press.
  4. Kolars, K., Jia, X., Steele, D.D. and Scherer, T.F. 2019. A soil water balance model for subsurface water management. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
  5. Negm, L.M., Youssef, M.A., Jaynes, D.B. 2017. Evaluation of DRAINMOD-DSSAT simulated effects of controlled drainage on crop yield, water balance, and water quality for a corn-soybean cropping system in central Iowa. Agricultural Water Management. 187. 57-68.
  6. Nelson, K.A. 2017. Soybean yield variability of drainage and subirrigation systems in a claypan soil. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. In Press.
  7. Niaghi, A. R., X. Jia, T. F. Scherer, and D. D. Steele. 2019. Measurement of non-irrigated turfgrass evapotranspiration rate in the Red River Valley. Vadose Zone Journal. 
  8. Niaghi, A.R. and X. Jia. 2019. New approach to improve the soil water balance method for evapotranspiration estimation. Water.
  9. Niaghi, A.R., Jia, X., Steele, D.D., and Scherer, T.F. 2019. Drainage water management effects on energy flux partitioning, evapotranspiration, and crop coefficients of corn. Agricultural Water Management.
  10. Reinhart, B.D., Frankenberger, J.R., Hay, C.H. and Helmers, M.J. 2019. Simulated water quality and irrigation benefits from drainage water recycling at two tile-drained sites in the US Midwest. Agricultural Water Management.
  11. Roy, D., X. Jia, D. D. Steele, and D. Lin. 2018. Development and comparison of soil water release curves for three soils in the Red River Valley of the North, USA. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 82[3]. 568-577.
  12. Saadat, S., L. Bowling, J. Frankenberger, and E. Kladivko. 2018. Nitrate and phosphorus transport through subsurface drains under free and controlled drainage. Water Research. 142. 196-207.
  13. Saadat, S., Bowling, L., Frankenberger, J., & Brooks, K. 2017. Effects of Controlled Drainage on Water Table Recession Rate. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(3). 813-821.
  14. Saadat, S., L. Bowling, J. Frankenberger, and E. Kladivko. 2018. Estimating drain flow from measured water table depth in layered soils under free and controlled drainage. Journal of Hydrology. 556. 339-348.
  15. Strock, J.S., C. Hay, M.J. Helmers, K.A. Nelson, G.R. Sands, R.W. Skaggs, K.R. Douglas-Mankin. 2017. Advances in drainage: Select works from the 10th international drainage symposium. Transactions of the ASABE. In Press.
  16. Youssef, M., A. Abdelbaki, L. Negm, R.W. Skaggs, K. Thorp, and D. Jaynes. 2018. DRAINMOD-simulated performance of controlled drainage across the U.S. Midwest. Agricultural Water Management. 197. 54-66.

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3. Conference Papers

  1. Frankenberger, J., B. Allred, D. Gamble, W.J. Baule, L. Brown. On-Farm Water Recycling as an Adaptation Strategy for Drained Agricultural Land. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers First Climate Change Symposium –Adaptation and Mitigation. Chicago, IL. May 3, 2015.
  2. Hay, C. & Helmers, M. 2017. Evaluating benefits of drainage water recycling for crop production in Iowa. In C. N. Dunn & B. Van Weele (Eds.), Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress.
  3. Helmers, M.J. and G. Brenneman. 2016. Drainage design for improved profits and water quality. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Integrated Crop Management Conference. Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
  4. Jia, X., T. Scherer, D. Steele, and T. DeSutter. 2016. Subirrigation System Performance and Evaluation in the Red River Valley of the North. 10th Int. Drainage Symp. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
  5. Nelson, K. and C. Dudenhoeffer. 2016. Soybean grain yield variability associated with drainage and subirrigation systems in a claypan soil. 10th Int. Drainage Symp. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
  6. Reinhart, B., J. Frankenberger, L. Abendroth, L. Ahiablame, L. Bowling, L. Brown, M. Helmers, D. Jaynes, X. Jia, E. Kladivko, K. Nelson, J. Strock and M. Youssef. 2016. Drainage Water Storage for Improved Resiliency and Environmental Performance of Agricultural Landscapes. 10th Int. Drainage Symp. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
  7. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, and L. Bowling. 2016. Quantifying Nutrient Loads with Estimated Drain Flow Using Water Table Observations. 10th Int. Drainage Symp. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
  8. Wesslak, R. K. Nelson, and C. Dudenhoeffer. 2016. Spatial Response of Corn Yields to Drainage and Subirrigation Tile Spacings in a Claypan Soil. 10th Int. Drainage Symp. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.

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4. Conference Presentations

  1. Bischof, S., Lemickson, R., Kjaersgaard, J. 2019. Conservation Drainage Practices in the Red River Basin. Presentation at ABE Graduate Student Seminar, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. September 20, 2019.
  2. Bischof, S., Matteson, S., Radatz, T., Rassmussen, K., Kjaersgaard, J. 2019. Subsurface Runoff Characteristics and Nitrogen Loss Reduction with Controlled Drainage and a Saturated Buffer. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  3. Bowling, L. 2018. Indiana Drainage Research. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  4. Chighladze, G., M.J. Helmers, L.J. Abendroth, L. Ahiablame, B. Allred, L.C. Bowling, N. Fausey, J. Frankenberger, D.B. Jaynes, E.J. Kladivko, K.A. Nelson, L. Pease, B. Reinhart, J.S. Strock and M.A. Youssef. 2019. Seasonal variability of nitrate-N loads from controlled drainage systems across the Midwest region. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  5. Frankenberger, J. 2018. Transforming Drainage and the ADMS Task Force goals. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  6. Frankenberger, J., B. Reinhart, L. Bowling, C. Lee, C. Hay, and M. Helmers. 2018. Evaluation of Drainage Water Recycling as a Nutrient Reduction Practice for Midwest Agriculture. ASCE-EWRI World Environmental and Water Resources Congress. Minneapolis, MN. Jun. 3-7, 2018.
  7. Frankenberger, J. and B. Reinhart. 2018. Transforming Drainage through a Research, Extension, and a Stakeholder Network. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  8. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage: Retaining Water for Increased Resiliency and Decreased Nitrate Losses. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Orlando, FL. July 2016.
  9. Frankenberger, J. and B. Reinhart. Drainage Water Recycling: Estimating Nutrient Loss Reduction for Various Pond Volumes. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting. Spokane, WA. Jul. 19, 2017.
  10. Frankenberger, J. and C. Hay. Transforming Drainage: Strengthening the Network through Collaboration. North Central Region Water Network Conference. Lincoln, NE. Mar. 22, 2016.
  11. Frankenberger, J., B. Reinhart, L. Abendroth, L. Ahiablame, L. Bowling, L. Brown, M. Helmers, D. Jaynes, X. Jia, E. Kladivko, K. Nelson, J. Strock and M. Youssef. Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes. USDA NIFA Project Directors meeting. Washington DC. Oct 12, 2016.
  12. Frankenberger, J. Drainage Water Retention & Recycling to Increase Resiliency and Decrease Nutrient Losses. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting, ASA Section: Environmental Quality, Symposium-Reducing Nitrogen Loss through Subsurface Drainage: Practices, Efficiencies, and Impacts: II. Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 16, 2015.
  13. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage: Retention and Recycling to Reduce Nutrient Losses. Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters Symposium, in conjunction with the Hypoxia Task Force Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. May 19, 2015.
  14. Ghane, E. 2018. Michigan update on drainage conservation research. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  15. Hay, C. 2019. Scaling up Edge-of-Field Denitrification Practice Adoption: A Grand Challenge. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  16. Hay, C., B. Reinhart, J. Frankenberger, M. Helmers, and L. Bowling. 2018. Yield benefits of drainage water recycling in Iowa and Indiana. ASCE-EWRI World Environmental and Water Resources Congress. Minneapolis, MN. Jun. 3-7, 2018.
  17. Hay, C., M. Helmers, J. Frankenberger, B. Reinhart, and L. Bowling. 2018. Potential Benefits of Drainage Water Recycling on Crop Yield. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  18. Hay, C. Telling the story: Communications and outreach on agricultural drainage management systems at the Iowa Soybean Association. NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  19. Hay, C. Conservation Drainage. Iowa Soil & Water Conservation Society Annual Meeting. Ankeny, IA. Oct. 21, 2016.
  20. Hay, C. Nitrogen Reduction Practices: Overview, Relative Performance, and Economic Considerations. Iowa Soybean Association Research Conference. Feb. 8, 2017.
  21. Hay, C. Transforming Drainage: Managing Water for Tomorrow's Agriculture. Iowa Soybean Association Research Conference. Feb. 8, 2017.
  22. Hay, C. & Helmers, M. Evaluating benefits of drainage water recycling for crop production in Iowa. 2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  23. Hay, C. & Helmers, M. Evaluating benefits of drainage water recycling for crop production in Iowa. ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA. May 23, 2017.
  24. Hay, C. and R. Wolf. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: A coordination strategy for reducing nutrient loading and improving water quality. ASCE Quad Cities Section and SAME Rock Island Post Engineering Training Conference. Davenport, IA. Oct. 2016.
  25. Hay, C. H., Kiel, A., Seeman, A., & Kyveryga, P. Monitoring tile systems in Iowa: Overview and results. 10th International Drainage Symposium. Minneapolis, MN. Sep. 6-9, 2016.
  26. Helmers, M. 2019. Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities for Reducing Downstream Nutrient Fluxes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  27. Helmers, M. 2019. Stacking of in-field and edge-of-field practices for nitrate-N reduction. Integrated Crop Management Conference. Ames, IA. Dec. 4-5, 2019.
  28. Helmers, M., G. Chighladze, L. Abendroth, L. Ahiablame, B. Allred, L. Bowling, L. Brown, N. Fausey, J. Frankenberger, D. Jaynes, E. Kladivko, K. Nelson, L. Pease, B. Reinhart, K. Schwaegler, J. Strock, and M. Youssef. 2018. Variability in Seasonal Tile Flow and Nitrate-N Loads from Controlled Drainage Systems across 16 Sites. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  29. Jaynes, D. 2018. Drainage Research at ARS-Iowa. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  30. Jia, X. and T. Scherer. 2019. Drainage water management on saline and sodic soils. 2019 ADMS/NCERA-217 Annual Meeting, Moorhead, MN, Jun. 4-6, 2019.
  31. Jia, X., and T. Scherer. 2019. Drainage water management and subsurface irrigation to reduce nutrient runoff. Cold Climate Nutrient Reduction Workshop. Apr. 17, 2019. Crookston, MN.
  32. Jia,X. 2018. Challenges and strategies on drainage water recycling. Red River Basin Commission 35th Annual Meeting. Winnipeg, Canada. Jan. 22-25, 2018.
  33. Jia, X. and M. Lin.2018. Subsurface drainage and subirrigation impact on groundwater and surface water quality. North Dakota Water Quality Monitoring Conference. Bismarck, ND. Mar. 8, 2018.
  34. Jia, X. and M. Lin. 2018. Water quality changing trends in a subsurface drained and subirrigated field. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  35. Jia, X. Drainage capture and use in the Red River Valley. NCERA-217 Meeting. Ames, IA. Jul. 15, 2015.
  36. Jia, X., T. F. Scherer, D. Steele, and T. M. DeSutter. Impact of controlled drainage on reducing nitrogen loss in the Red River Valley. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting, ASA Section: Environmental Quality, Symposium-Reducing Nitrogen Loss through Subsurface Drainage: Practices, Efficiencies, and Impacts: II. Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 16, 2015.
  37. Kjaersgaard, J. 2019. Field Runoff Pathways and BMPs for N and P Reductions – Examples from Minnesota Cold Climate Nutrient Reduction Workshop. Apr. 17, 2019. Crookston, MN.
  38. Kjaersgaard, J. 2019. The Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project. 2019 NCERA217/ADMS Joint Annual Meeting. Jun. 5-6, 2019. Moorhead, MN.
  39. Kjaersgaard, J.2018. Water Quality Practices in the U.S. 2018 Crop Congress. Herning, Denmark. Jan. 16-17,2018.
  40. Kjaersgaard, J.2018. Managing water for increased resilience of drained agricultural landscapes. Red River Basin Commission 35th Annual Meeting. Winnipeg, Canada. Jan. 22-25, 2018.
  41. Kjaersgaard, J. 2018. Drainage Water Management Practices in the Red River Basin. 20th Annual Joint Conference of the Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group. Moorhead, MN, Mar. 21-22, 2018.
  42. Kjaesrgaard, J.2018. Subirrigation study in Northwest Minnesota. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  43. Kladivko, E.2018. Impacts of tile drainage on crop yields and nitrate losses. Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. Ada, OH. Mar. 7, 2018.
  44. Kladivko, E. 2018. Transforming Drainage Project. Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. Ada, OH. Mar. 7, 2018.
  45. Kladivko, E. 2018. Drainage Systems, Crop Yields, Nitrate Losses and Soil Health. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  46. Lee, C, L. Bowling, and K. Cherkauer. 2018. Potential influence of drainage water recycling on crop yield, streamflow, and water quality in Indiana. The Geological Society of America Annual Conference. Nov. 6, 2018. Indianapolis, IN.
  47. Mack, T., P. Flores, X. Jia, and X. Sun. 2019. Using UAV and Thermal/Multispectral Imagery to Determine Soil Moisture in Red River Valley. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Boston, MA. Jul. 7- 10, 2019.
  48. McMaine, J. 2019. Water Management Research and Extension in South Dakota. 19th Annual Drainage Research Forum. Brookings, SD. Nov. 26, 2019.
  49. Moloney, C. and J. Frankenberger. Modification of SWAT tile drainage simulation and evaluation using measured tile flow. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Orlando, FL. July 2016.
  50. Negm, L. 2018. Modeling the effect of water related stresses on crop yield: A comparative study. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  51. Nelson, K.A. 2018. Missouri Drainage Research Update. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  52. Nelson, K. Controlled Drainage and Subirrigation for Soybean Production. Iowa Soybean Association Research Conference. Feb. 8, 2017.
  53. Nelson, K. Drainage Water Recycling and Reuse. University of Missouri Crop Management Conference. Columbia, MO. Dec. 15-16, 2016.
  54. Nelson, K. Integrated Water Management Systems in Missouri. NCERA-217 Meeting. Ames, IA. Jul. 15, 2015.
  55. Nelson, K.A., P. Nash, P.P. Motavalli. Conservation drainage for improved water quality in Missouri. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Meeting, ASA Section: Environmental Quality, Symposium-Reducing Nitrogen Loss through Subsurface Drainage: Practices, Efficiencies, and Impacts: II. Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 16, 2015.
  56. Niaghi, A., R., Bazrkar, Mohammad Hadi, Jia. X., Lin, Z. 2018. Assessing the Effect of Tile Drainage on Streamflow and Nitrate Load Using SWAT Model. North Dakota Water Quality Monitoring Conference. Bismarck, ND. Mar. 8, 2018.
  57. Niaghi, A.R., and X. Jia.2018. Evapotranspiration rate and energy flux comparisons of eddy covariance and Bowen ratio methods in the Red River Valley. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  58. Niaghi, A.R., and X. Jia. 2018. Assessing various evapotranspiration measurement methods for crop water management. North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute Conference. Nov. 9, 2018. Fargo, ND.
  59. Niaghi, R. A., X. Jia., and T. F. Scherer. Impact of accurate evapotranspiration estimates on DRAINMOD simulation in North Dakota. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Spokane, WA. Jul. 16-19, 2017.
  60. Rashid Niaghi, A., and X. Jia. Determination of grass evapotranspiration rates and crop coefficients using eddy covariance method in eastern North Dakota. ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA. May 21-25, 2017.
  61. Reinhart, B.2018. Evaluating the potential benefits of drainage water recycling systems in Midwestern tile-drained agriculture. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  62. Reinhart, B., J. Frankenberger, L. Bowling, B. Hancock, and C. Lee. 2018. The Drainage Water Recycling Evaluation Tool: Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Drainage Water Recycling for Varying Water Storage Sizes and Conditions. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  63. Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger. Nutrient loss reduction potential of drainage water recycling systems in the Midwest based on pond size. Soil and Water Conservation Society 72nd International annual Conference. Madison, WI. Jul. 30-Aug. 2, 2017.
  64. Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger. Drainage Water Recycling Evaluation Tool: Estimating the potential benefits of DWR. 2017 Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum. Ames, IA. Nov. 15, 2017.
  65. Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger. Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes. 2017 Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum. Ames, IA. Nov. 15, 2017.
  66. Roy, D., and X. Jia. 2019. Hydraulic conductivity measurement of three frozen soils in the Red River of the North Basin. 2018-2019 Soil Science Society of America International Soils Meeting, Jan. 6-9, 2019. San Diego, CA.
  67. Roy, D., X. Jia, and J. Jacobs. 2019. Comparison between Simulated and Field Measured Infiltration in Frozen and Unfrozen Soils in the Red River Valley. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Detroit, MI. Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2018.
  68. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, and L. Bowling. Nitrate and phosphorus losses from an agricultural drained field in Indiana under free and controlled tile drainage. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Orlando, FL. July 2016.
  69. Sahani, A., Ahiablame., L., Hay, C. Demonstration of Drainage Water Management in Eastern South Dakota. 2017 Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference. Rapid City, SD. Apr. 6, 2017.
  70. Singh, G., P.R. Nash, and K.A. Nelson. 2019. Nutrient Loss from Floodplain Soil with Controlled Tile Drainage Under Forage Production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  71. Smith, S.D. and L.C. Bowling. Seasonal Patterns in Water Quality in a Managed Wetland. Indiana Water Resources Association Conference. Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, IN. Jun. 28-30, 2017.
  72. Strock, J. 2019. Update on Lamberton Research and Drainage Water Recycling. 19th Annual Drainage Research Forum. Brookings, SD. Nov. 26, 2019.
  73. Strock, J., E. Ghane, M. Youssef, L. Negm, S. Tian, L. Abendroth, G. Chighladze, N. Fausey, J. Frankenberger, C. Hay, M. Helmers, D. Jaynes, E. Kladivko, J. McMaine, L. Pease and K. Nelson. 2019. Regional analysis of corn yield under different drainage water management systems. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13, 2019.
  74. Strock, J. 2018. Integrated landscape management for agricultural production and water quality. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  75. Strock, J. Minnesota perspective on Conservation drainage. Iowa Soybean Association Research Conference. Des Moines, IA. Feb. 8, 2017.
  76. Strock, J. Impacts of subsurface drainage strategies on the fate of water in the upper Midwest. Minnesota Water Resources Conference. St. Paul, MN. Sep. 17-18, 2017.
  77. Strock, J. Nitrogen cycle and soil water balance components for continuous corn in southwest Minnesota. Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity, 3rd Annual Conference. Mankato, MN. Feb. 16, 2017.
  78. Strock, J. Nitrogen budget components for continuous corn in the Northern Corn Belt. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting. Tampa, FL. Oct. 25, 2017.
  79. Strock, J. Effect of drainage water management strategy on corn and soybean roots. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting. Tampa, FL. Oct. 25, 2017.
  80. Strock, J. and B. Hicks. Establishment of a drainage water recycling system. 2017 Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum. Ames, IA. Nov. 15, 2017.
  81. Strock, J. and B. Hicks. Minnesota Perspective on Conservation Drainage. Iowa Soybean Association Research Conference. Feb. 8, 2017.
  82. Strock, J.S., J. Magner, A. Garcia, B.J. Dalzell, T.P. Trooien, C. Hay, and G. Sands. Hydrologic impacts of agricultural drainage in the Upper Midwest, USA. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting, SSSA Division: Soil & Water Management & Conservation, Soil & Water Management & Conservation: II. Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 17, 2015.
  83. Youssef, M. 2018. Agricultural Drainage Research in North Carolina. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.

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5. Conference Posters

  1. Al Ubori, R. K.A. Nelson, J.A. Lory, and P. Guinan. Interaction of irrigation method and nitrogen on productivity of a corn-soybean rotation. 2018 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 4-7, 2018. Baltimore, MD.
  2. Askar, M., M. Youssef, D. Hesterberg, A. Amoozegar, G. Chescheir, and R.W. Skaggs. DRAINMOD-P: A Model for Simulating Phosphorus Dynamics and Transport in Artificially Drained Agricultural Lands. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  3. Bagheri, S.E., M. Youssef, C. Poole, and G. Chescheir. Operation of Real-time Water Table Management System. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  4. Brilz, J., R. Carda, A. Klos, M. Werlinger, and X. Jia. Designing a drainage structure to improve vertical movement of water in clayey soils. 2019 ADMS/NCERA-217 Annual Meeting, Moorhead, MN. Jun. 4-6, 2019.
  5. Chighladze, G., L.J. Abendroth, and D. Herzmann. Transforming Drainage research database: Spatio-temporal variability. 2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  6. Frankenberger, J. Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes. NIFA Project Directors Meeting. Washington, D.C. Jan. 30, 2018.
  7. Jame, S.A. and Bowling, L.C. Regional Variability in Controlled Drainage. 2019 ADMS/NCERA-217 Annual Meeting, Moorhead, MN, Jun. 4-6, 2019.
  8. Jia, X., G. Peterson, D. Wiesenborn, and S. Bajwa. Peer mentoring for first year undergraduate students in ABEN and ASM programs. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Orlando, FL. July 2016.
  9. Lee, C.I. and Bowling, L.C. Potential influence of drainage water recycling in Indiana. 2019 ADMS/NCERA-217 Annual Meeting, Moorhead, MN, Jun. 4-6, 2019.
  10. Lee, C, L. Bowling, and K. Cherkauer. Potential influence of drainage water recycling in Indiana. Center for the Environment, Environmental Community Mixer. Oct. 12, 2018. Purdue University.
  11. Lee, C. and L. Bowling. Modeling Corn Belt drainage: seasonal differences driven by hydroclimate controls. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  12. Lee, C. and L.C. Bowling. Modeling regional water deficit and drainage water availability for evaluating the feasibility of Drainage Water Recycling.  2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  13. Locker, A. J. Frankenberger, L. Bowling, and E. Kladivko. Crop yield effects of controlled drainage, soil drainage class, and elevation. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  14. Locker, A., J. Frankenberger, and L. Bowling. Impact of Controlled Drainage on Crop Yields.  2017 Davis Purdue Agricultural Center Drainage Field Day. Farmland, IN. Jun. 7-8, 2017.
  15. Locker, A., J. Frankenberger, L. Bowling, E. Kladivko. Impact of Controlled Drainage on Corn Yield in Dry and Wet Years. 2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  16. Moursi, H., M. Youssef, C. Poole, and G. Chescheir. An Overview of Drainage Water Recycling Research in North Carolina. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  17. Nelson, K.A., and M.P.M. Mayola. Corn response to drainage water recycling in a blackoar silt loam. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting. Tampa, FL. Oct. 25, 2017.
  18. Niaghi, A. R., Jia, X., Scherer, T. F., and Steele, D. D. Effect of control drainage and subirrigation on corn evapotranspiration. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  19. Niaghi, A.R., X. Jia, and T. Scherer. Effect of water table fluctuation on soil water salinity in drained land. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  20. Partheeban, C., M. Youssef, D. Jaynes, L. Negm, and R. Lowrance. Modeling a saturated buffer system using DRAINMOD- REMM models NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  21. Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger. Advancing drainage water storage to improve the resiliency and environmental performance of drained agricultural lands. Soil and Water Conservation Society 72nd International annual Conference. Madison, WI. Jul. 30-Aug. 2, 2017.
  22. Saadat, S., L. Bowling, and J. Frankenberger. Long-Term Hydrologic Impacts of Controlled Drainage Using DRAINMOD. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  23. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, and L. Bowling. Understanding and evaluating hydrological and environmental impacts of controlled drainage at the field scale using observations and simulated data. 4th Annual ABE Industrial Research Symposium. West Lafayette, IN. Feb. 16, 2017.
  24. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, and L. Bowling. Impacts of Controlled Drainage using DRAINMOD. American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting. New Orleans LA. Dec. 11-15, 2017.
  25. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, L. Bowling, and E. Kladivko. Water quality impacts of controlled drainage. 2017 Davis Purdue Agricultural Center Drainage Field Day. Farmland, IN. Jun. 7-8, 2017.
  26. Saadat, S., J. Frankenberger, L. Bowling, and E. Kladivko. Controlled drainage effects on annual drain flow and nutrient losses.  2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  27. Schwaegler, K., L.J. Abendroth, G. Chighladze, M. Helmers, and D.E. Herzmann. Spatial and seasonal variability in nitrate loading in the Corn Belt. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.
  28. Schwaegler, K., L.J. Abendroth, G. Chighladze, M. Helmers, and D.E. Herzmann.   Spatial variability in nitrate load in the corn belt.  2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  29. Smith, S., and L.C. Bowling. Evaluating Management Options for a Restored Wetland Using VIC. 2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.   
  30. Stults, S. and B. Sohngen. Economics of Transforming Drainage. NCERA 217 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC. Apr. 12, 2018.

6. Theses/Dissertations

  1. Brooks, F. 2016. Development of an Approximate DRAINMOD-based tool to Estimate Annual Drainage Flow and Nitrate Loading for Drained Cropland in Midwestern United States. M.S. Thesis. North Carolina State University. Raleigh, NC.
  2. Kolars, K. 2015. Incorporation of subsurface drainage and subirrigation into the Checkbook Method. M.S. Thesis. North Dakota State University, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Fargo, ND.
  3. Locker, A. 2018. Controlled Drainage: Assessment of Yield Impacts and Education Effectiveness. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. 10841298.
  4. Niaghi, A.R. 2019. Advanced evapotranspiration measurement for crop water management in the Red River Valley. PhD Dissertation. North Dakota State University, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Fargo, ND.
  5. Reinhart, B.D. 2019. Evaluating drainage water recycling in tile-drained systems. M.S. Thesis. Purdue University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. West Lafayette, IN.
  6. Saadat, S. 2019. Evaluation of hydrological processes and environmental impacts of free and controlled subsurface drainage. PhD Dissertation. Purdue University, Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department. West Lafayette, IN.
  7. Sahani, A. 2018. A Demonstration Study of Drainage Water Management In Eastern South Dakota. South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2148.
  8. Smith, S.D. 2015. Evaluating management options: simulating wetland process and performance of nutrient reduction by use of a water quality algorithm. M.S. Thesis. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

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7. Extension Publications

  1. Frankenberger, J. B. Reinhart, K. Nelson, L Bowling, C. Hay, M. Youssef, J. Strock, X. Jia, M. Helmers, and B. Allred. 2017. Questions and Answers About Drainage Water Recycling in the Midwest. Purdue University Extension. West Lafayette, IN.
  2. Jaynes, D., B. Reinhart, C. Hay, T. Isenhart, J. Kjaersgaard, K. Nelson, and N. Utt.. 2018. Questions and answers about saturated buffers for the Midwest. Purdue University Extension. West Lafayette, IN.

8. Extension Presentations

  1. Bischof, S., R. Lemickson, M Wagner, and J. Kjaersgaard. Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Edge of Field Monitoring Workshop, Mankato, MN, Jul. 2019.
  2. Bischof, S., R. Lemickson, M Wagner, and J. Kjaersgaard. The Saturated Buffer at the Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project. Agricultural Drainage + Future of Water Quality Workshop, Marshall, MN, Jul. 11, 2019
  3. Burnett, S. and K.A. Nelson. Drainage water management. Greenley Research Center Field Day. Novelty, MO. Aug. 7, 2018.
  4. Frankenberger, J. Drainage management innovations Indiana Land Improvement Contractors Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. Jan. 2018.
  5. Frankenberger, J. Drainage Water Recycling: Managing Water for Tomorrow’s Agriculture Iowa Soybean Association 2018 Farmer Research Conference. Ankeny, IA. Feb. 7, 2018.
  6. Frankenberger, J. Managing Tile Drainage for Tomorrow's Agriculture Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Meeting. Frankfort, IN. Mar. 6, 2018.
  7. Frankenberger, J. Managing agricultural nutrients in watershed management Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy. Brookston, IN. Apr. 5, 2018.
  8. Frankeberger, J., L. Bowling, and B. Reinhart. Making Drainage Decisions for Tomorrow’s Agriculture. Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education Tile Drainage Installation Field Day. West Lafayette, IN. Aug. 15, 2018.
  9. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage: Retaining Water to Improve Crop Yields and Water Quality Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference. Toldedo, OH. Sep. 13, 2018.
  10. Frankenberger, J. Keynote talk: Managing Water For Tomorrow's Agriculture 2018 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference. Brookings, SD. Oct. 17, 2018.
  11. Frankenberger, J. Making Farm Drainage Decision Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District Field Day. Greencastle, IN. Nov. 20, 2018.
  12. Frankenberger, J. 12 Years of Drainage Water Management Research at DPAC. 2017 Davis Purdue Agriculture Center Drainage Field Day. Farmland, IN. Jun. 7, 2017.
  13. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage: Retaining Water for Increased Resiliency. Carroll County (IN) Extension Workshop. Feb. 16, 2017.
  14. Frankenberger, J. Recycling Drainage Water for Crop and Water Quality Benefits. China Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Beijing, China. Nov. 3, 2017.
  15. Frankenberger, J. Managing Water for Tomorrow’s Agriculture. Congressional staff delegation meeting. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Aug. 24, 2017.
  16. Frankenberger, J. Soil Drainage. Indiana Horticulture Congress. Jan. 11, 2017.
  17. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage: Retaining Water for Increased Resiliency. Indiana Land Improvement Contractors Association Annual Convention. Jan. 25, 2017.
  18. Frankenberger, J. Improving Crop Yields and Water Quality through Drainage Water Recycling. Indiana Soybean Alliance Board of Directors. Feb. 13, 2017.
  19. Frankenberger, J. Conservation Practices to Nutrient Losses from Drained Agricultural Land. North Central Agricultural and Natural Resources Academy. W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners, MI. Sep. 13, 2017.
  20. Frankenberger, J. Managing Water for Tomorrow’s Agriculture. Purdue In the Know. Purdue Alumni Association. Sep. 21, 2017.
  21. Frankenberger, J. Ways to Reduce Nitrate. Putnam County (IN) Extension Workshop. Dec. 13, 2017.
  22. Frankenberger, J. The Need for Water Storage in the Drained Landscape. Rethinking Drainage to Provide 21st Century Solutions. The Nature Conservancy. Kokomo, IN. Jun. 22, 2017.
  23. Frankenberger, J. Drainage Water Recycling. Greenley Research Center Field Day. Novelty, MO. Aug. 7-8, 2017.
  24. Frankenberger, J. and A. Locker. 2017 Drainage Management Extension Forum: Telling the Story.  2017 NCERA-217/ADMS Annual Meeting. Champaign, IL. Mar. 29 - 30, 2017.
  25. Frankenberger, J. and B. Clark II. Water Quality: Surface and Subsurface Practices for Contractors. CONEXPO-COGG International Construction Trade Show. Las Vegas, NV. Mar. 10, 2017.
  26. Frankenberger, J. Managing Drainage for Resilient Agriculture. Indiana Certified Crop Advisors Conference.  Indianapolis, IN. Dec. 13, 2016.
  27. Frankenberger, J. Indiana Department of Natural Resources Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. 10, 2016.
  28.  Frankenberger, J. Indiana Seed Trade Association. West Lafayette, IN. Jun. 29, 2016.
  29. Frankenberger, J. Soil, Water, and Cropping Systems Forum: How Purdue is Moving Ag Forward in Sustainable Ways. Danville, IN. Nov. 18, 2016.
  30. Hay, C. Edge of field nitrate reduction practices. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 20-22, 2019.
  31. Hay, C. Opportunities in Conservation Drainage. ACWA Elk Run Field Day. Breda, IA, Jun. 7, 2017.
  32. Hay, C. Managing drainage with control structures. Drainage Water Quality Practices Design Workshop. Fort Dodge, IA. Dec. 15, 2016.
  33. Hay, C. Conservation Drainage. Environmental Policy Course, University of Iowa. Mar. 14, 2017.
  34. Hay, C. Opportunities in Conservation Drainage. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA, August 24, 2017.
  35. Hay, C. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: A coordination strategy for reducing nutrient loading and improving water quality.  Iowa One Health Conference. Iowa City, IA. Nov. 5, 2016.
  36. Hay, C. Conservation Drainage Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Drainage Workshop. Eddyville, IA. Mar. 3, 2017.
  37. Helmers, M. Drainage Update Drainage Engineering Meeting. Feb. 21, 2019. Fort Dodge, IA.
  38. Helmers, M. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Local and Regional Water Quality Benefits Iowa Rural Water Conference. Feb. 20, 2019. Des Moines, IA.
  39. Helmers, M. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities Crooked Creek Watershed Meeting. Feb. 7, 2019. Fairfield, IA.
  40. Helmers, M. Drainage research update Crop Advantage Series Meeting. Jan. 29, 2019. Iowa City, IA.
  41. Helmers, M. Drainage research update Crop Advantage Series Meeting. Jan. 8, 2019. Storm Lake, IA.
  42. Helmers, M. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities Farm News Ag Show. Dec. 5, 2018. Fort Dodge, IA.
  43. Helmers, M. Drainage water recycling and controlled drainage. Drainage workshop. Mar. 5, 2019. Emmetsburg, IA.
  44. Helmers, M. Edge-of-field practices for nitrate reduction. Southeast Research Farm Certified Crop Advisory Training, Crawfordsville, IA, Jun. 20, 2019.
  45. Helmers, M. Design for controlled drainage. Iowa Drainage School, Nashua, IA, Aug. 22, 2019.
  46. Helmers, M. Impacts of 4R nitrogen management on drainage water quality. Farmers Coop Elevator. Sioux Center, IA. Mar. 9, 2018.
  47. Helmers, M. Nutrient reduction in the Mississippi River: From regional to farm scale. Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association Spring Meeting. St. Cloud, MN. Apr. 3, 2018.
  48. Helmers, M. Edge of field practices for nitrate reduction. ISU Extension and Outreach Landowner Meeting. Altoona, IA. Jun. 8, 2018.
  49. Helmers, M. Edge of field practices for nitrate reduction. Iowa LICA Summer Meeting. Melbourne, IA. Jun. 20, 2018.
  50. Helmers, M2018. Edge of field practices for nitrate reduction. Borlaug Ag. Institute Field Day. Cresco, IA. Jul. 18, 2018.
  51. Helmers, M. Edge of field practices for nitrate reduction. Iowa Learning Farms Field Day. Spirit Lake, IA. Aug. 9, 2018.
  52. Helmers, M. Design for controlled drainage. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 23, 2018.
  53. Helmers, M. Iowa Learning Farm's On the Edge Conservation Station. Ag Field Day. Sep. 5, 2018. Agriculture Stewardship Center, Sioux Center, IA.
  54. Helmers, M. Edge-of-field nitrate reduction practices. Farm Operations Club at Iowa State University. 2018.
  55. Helmers, M. Woodchip bioreactor sizing and layout.  Drainage Water Quality Practices Design Workshop. Fort Dodge, IA. Dec. 15, 2016.
  56. Helmers, M. In-field and edge-of-field agricultural best management practices for nutrient reduction. Dubuque Watershed Management Symposium. Dubuque, IA. Feb. 09, 2017.
  57. Helmers, M. Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.  Farm Business Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, IA. Jun. 15, 2017.
  58. Helmers, M. Farmland Drainage Workshop. Mar. 3, 2017.
  59. Helmers, M. Design for Drainage Water Management. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 24, 2017.
  60. Jaynes, D. Saturated Riparian Buffers. STRIPS Stakeholder Meeting, Dike, IA, Aug. 28, 2019.
  61. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffers. EPA Gulf of Mexico Program Field Tour. Iowa, Aug. 15, 2019.
  62. Jaynes, D. Research update on denitrifying bioreactors and saturated buffers. Iowa NRCS. Altoona, IA. Feb. 20-21, 2018.
  63. Jaynes, D. Saturated buffer siting and design. 2018 Spring Watershed Academy. Nashua, IA. May 30, 2018.
  64. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffer Design and Installation. Maass Farm Field Day. Jul. 19, 2018.
  65. Jaynes, D. Siting criteria and techniques for saturated buffers. Field Training. Aug. 16, 2018.
  66. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffers. 2017 Iowa LICA Midwest Expo and Field Day. Melbourne, IA. Jul. 26, 2017.
  67. Jaynes, D. Site selection and design of saturated buffers. 2017 Iowa Watershed Academy. Boone, IA. May 10, 2017.
  68. Jaynes, D. Site selection and design of saturated buffers.  Drainage Water Quality Practices Design Workshop. Fort Dodge, IA. Dec. 15, 2016.
  69. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffers and Denitrifying Bioreactors. Greenley Research Center Field Day. Novelty, MO. Aug. 7-8, 2017.
  70. Jaynes, D. Saturated buffers and denitrifying bioreactors. Greenley Research Center Field Day. Novelty, MO. Aug. 7-8, 2017.
  71. Jaynes, D. Design and Function of Saturated Buffers. Midwest Expo and Field Day. Iowa LICA. Melbourne, IA. Jul. 26, 2017.
  72. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffers. Soil and Water Conservation Week Field Day. Madrid, IA. May 4, 2017.
  73. Jaynes, D. Siting and designing saturated buffers. Drainage Water Quality Practices Design Workshop. Fort Dodge, IA. Dec. 14, 2017.
  74. Jia, X and T. Scherer. Controlled Drainage and Subirrigation in the Red River Valley. 2019 ADMS/NCERA-217 Annual Meeting Field Trip, Moorhead, MN, Jun. 4-6, 2019.
  75. Jia, X. Managing water for increased resilience of drained agricultural landscapes. Red River Basin Commission Annual Meeting. Fargo, ND. Jan. 17-19, 2017.
  76. Jia, X. Advanced evapotranspiration measurement. Xinjiang Academy of Forest Sciences. Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. Jun. 5, 2017.
  77. Jia, X. Best water management for a healthy environment and a profitable crop production. Xinjiang Agricultural Vocational and Technical College. Changji, Urumqi, Xiniiang, China. Jun. 6-8, 2017.
  78. Kjaersgaard, J. The Saturated Buffer at the Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project. Buffer Field Day at the Legvold Farm. Apr. 24, 2019. Northfield, MN.
  79. Kjaersgaard, J. MN NRCS Leadership Field Tour. Wilkin County, MN. May 15, 2019.
  80. Kjaersgaard, J. MN Association of Watershed Districts Summer Tour. Wilkin County, MN. Jun. 27, 2019.
  81. Kjaersgaard, J. Saturated Buffer Design and Implementation. Conservation Drainage Workshop, Beresford, SD, Jul. 17, 2019.
  82. Kladivko, E. Tile drainage and N management. Putnam Co. PARP Program. Nov. 20, 2018.
  83. Kladivko, E. Drainage systems, cover crops, and nutrient retention. Soil Health Learning Series. Jan. 22, 2019. Tipton, IN.
  84. Kladivko, E. Nutrient loss management with cover crops and conservation drainage. Southern Indiana Soil Health Workshop. Jan. 29, 2019. Salem, IN.
  85. McMaine, J. Nutrient Loss and the Nutrient Loss Calculator. Agricultural Drainage + Future of Water Quality Workshop. Marshall, MN, Jul. 11, 2019.
  86. McMaine, J. Saturated Buffers. Ag PhD Field Day, Baltic, SD, Jul. 25, 2019.
  87. McMaine, J. and D. Kringen. Controlled Drainage. Dakota Fest, Mitchell, SD, Aug. 20-22, 2019
  88. McMaine, J. Agricultural Best Management Practices for Water Quality Improvement. Dakota Farm Show. Vermillion, SD. Jan. 4, 2018.
  89. McMaine, J. Agriculture and Water Quality - What can we do? Sioux Falls Farm Show. Sioux Falls, SD. Jan. 26, 2018.
  90. McMaine, J. Drainage Water Management. South East Research Farm Summer Field Day. Beresford, SD. Jul. 10, 2018.
  91. McMaine, J. Controlled Drainage for Weather Resilience and Water Quality Improvement. Dakota Fest. Mitchell, SD. Aug. 22, 2018.
  92. Nelson, K.A. Bio-Filters: Bioreactor and saturated buffer. Northwest Missouri Certified Crop Advisers. 22 Jan., 2019. Saint Joseph, MO.
  93. Nelson, K.A. Demonstration Field Day for a Drainage Water Recycling System to Improve Water Quality and Crop Production. Missouri Land Improvement Contractors of America. Feb. 1, 2019. Columbia, MO
  94. Nelson, K.A. Taking Yields to the Next Level with Drainage Water Management. Northeast Missouri Crops Conference. Feb. 21, 2019.
  95. Nelson, K.A. Drainage water recycling impacts on corn and soybean yields. Greenley Memorial Research Center Grace Greenley Conservation Showcase. Novelty, MO. July 20-27.
  96. Nelson, K.A. Drainage water management and watergate technology. Greenley Memorial Research Center Grace Greenley Conservation Showcase. Novelty, MO. July 20-27.
  97. Nelson, K.A. Subirrigation. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 20-22, 2019.
  98. Nelson, K.A. and D. Steen. Drainage, subirrigation, and drainage water management conservation practices to improve water quality. Conservation Field Day. Columbia, MO. Sep.12 , 2019.
  99. Nelson, K.A. Drainage Water Management. Northwest Missouri Certified Crop Advisors. St. Joe, MO. Jan. 17, 2018.
  100. Nelson, K.A. Subsurface drip irrigation and drainage water recycling. Northwest Missouri Certified Crop Advisors. St. Joe, MO. Jan. 17, 2018.
  101. Nelson, K.A. Crop Production Update and Drainage Water Management. Monroe County Adult Ag Program. Monroe City, MO. Feb. 5, 2018.
  102. Nelson, K.A. Drainage Water Management: Questions and Answers. University of Missouri Extension Growing Agribusiness In-Service Education Event for Extension Specialists. Columbia, MO. Feb. 22, 2018.
  103. Nelson, K.A. Crop Production Update. Knox County Young Farmers Meeting. Apr. 5, 2018.
  104. Nelson, K.A. Subirrigation. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 22, 2018.
  105. Nelson, K.A. Impact of tiling. Deerfield, MO. Jul. 24, 2018.
  106. Nelson, K.A. Subsurface drip irrigation for water recycling. Drip Irrigation Field Day. Truxton, MO. Aug. 18, 2017.
  107. Nelson, K.A. Subirrigation. Iowa Drainage School. Nashua, IA. Aug. 23, 2017.
  108. Nelson, K.A. Drainage water management for improved water quality and increased food production. Missouri Agriculture Leaders of Tomorrow. Jul. 13, 2017.
  109. Nelson, K.A. Agronomy Update. Shelby County Ag. Leaders. Sep. 6, 2017.
  110. Poole, C. Design criteria and benefit of drainage water management systems. Eastern NC Certified Crop Adviser Training. Smithfield, NC. Dec. 12, 2017.
  111. Poole, C. Yield and Water Quality Benefits of Drainage Water Management and Drainage System Design Research in North Carolina.  Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Water Management Workshop. Plymouth, NC. Feb. 24, 2017.
  112. Poole, C. Design criteria for drainage, controlled drainage, and sub-irrigation systems in North Carolina. Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Water Management Workshop. Plymouth, NC. Feb. 24, 2017.
  113. Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger. Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy and Updates on Transforming Drainage. Indiana Land Improvement Contractors Association. Indianapolis, IN. Jan. 23, 2020.
  114. Reinhart, B. Drainage water recycling: Opportunities and benefits Michiana Irrigation Association 2016 Annual Meeting. Shipshewana, IN. Dec. 12, 2016.
  115. Scherer, T. Tile Drainage Design. Tile Drainage Design Workshop 2019. Feb. 26, 2019. Devils Lake, ND.
  116. Scherer, T. Drainage Seminar. Mar. 20, 2019.
  117. Scherer, T. and B. Shewfelt. Tile drainage design. Tile Drainage Design Workshop. Sasketchewan Farm Stewardship Association. Apr. 2-3, 2019. Regina, Sasketchewan.
  118. Strock, J. Opportunities and challenges for supplemental irrigation in Southwest Minnesota. Southwest Research and Outreach Center Winter Crops and Soils Day. Lamberton, MN. Feb. 7-9, 2018.
  119. Strock, J. Drainage Water Management Strategies. University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center Drainage Water Management Demonstration Tour. Lamberton, MN. Aug. 16, 2018.
  120. Strock, J. 6th Soil and Water Management Field Day. Lamberton, MN. Jul. 18, 2017.
  121. Strock, J. Field Day. Lamberton, MN. Jun. 13, 2017.
  122. Strock, J. Irrigation Field Day. Lamberton, MN.
  123. Strock, J. Hydrologic impacts of drainage on crop production in Minnesota. Minnesota Ag Expo. Mankato, MN. Jan. 26, 2017.

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9. Media (Popular Press, University Press, Radio)

  1. Anderson, K. Discussion: Transforming Drainage project. Drainage Contractor. Feb. 15, 2017.
  2. Brown, C. 2018. New Saturated Buffer Publication Available. Iowa Soybean Association.
  3. College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources. University of Missouri. 2017. Keeping Nutrients in the Field: Greenley Research Center Helps Farmers Manage Water on Their Fields. Road to Discovery: MU Agricultural Research Centers Magazine. 24-26.
  4. Dickens, D. Missouri LICA 2019 Conservation Showcase. The LICA Contractor. 2019.
  5. Eller, D. 2018. Wetter springs, hotter summers: Climate change threatens Iowa farm economy. Des Moines Register.
  6. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Agricultural Drainage. North Central Region Water Network Newsletter. Mar. 2017
  7. Geist, L. MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. Daily Journal Online, Democrat News. Dec. 28, 2016.
  8. Geist, L. MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal. Jan. 8, 2017.
  9. Gertz Husar, D. Drainage control systems boost corn, soybean yields. Herald-Whig. Jan. 22, 2017.
  10. Gunn, M. The Greenley Research Center presents a conservation showcase. KTVO. 2019.
  11. Hart, J. Controlled drainage can boost North Carolina Blacklands' corn yields. Southeast Farm Press. Feb. 15, 2017.
  12. Hay, C. Changing perspectives on drainage. Advance: A publication of the Iowa Soybean Association Research Programs. 2017.
  13. Hay, C. Transforming Drainage: Managing Water for Tomorrow's Agriculture. Brownfield Ag News. Feb. 14, 2017.
  14. Hay, C. Saving the Drainage. WHO Radio: The Big Show. Des Moines, IA. Feb. 22, 2017.
  15. Hay, C. 10 ways to reduce nitrogen loads from drainage — No. 6 will shock you! Advance: A publication of the Iowa Soybean Association Research Programs. 2016.
  16. Hay, C. Radio interview on South Dakota Public Broadcasting Radio Dakota Midday Show. South Dakota Public Broadcasting Radio. Apr. 2, 2015.
  17. Helmers, M., L. Abendroth, L. Laws, and E. Adcock. Iowa State University Studying Water Storage to Benefit Crops, Waterways. Iowa State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Apr. 28, 2015.
  18. Herrold, B. Drainage, water recycling offer opportunities. Missouri Farmer Today. 2017.
  19. Herrold, B. Long-term tile investment raises yields. Missouri Farmer Today. Nov. 23, 2016.
  20. Houghton, D. Life on the edge. The Furrow. 2019.
  21. Iowa State scientists add to knowledge of phosphorus dynamics. Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Jun. 21, 2017.
  22. Isenhart, T., D. Jaynes, and A. Robinson. 2018. Iowa State University Advances Saturated Riparian Buffers as a Promising Water-quality Practice for Crop Fields. Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  23. Jackson, L. Battling Soil Saturation: Poorly drained soils cause headaches for landowners. College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources. University of Missouri. 2017.
  24. Jackson, L. A New Beginning: More than 400 guests attend Greenley field day. College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources. University of Missouri. 2017.
  25. Jaynes, D. Conservation Q&A: Saturated Buffer. Iowa Farm Bureau. Aug. 25, 2015.
  26. Jia, X. Radio interview. AgNews 890. Jul. 13, 2015.
  27. Jones, M.  Deep-rooted poplars may expand saturated buffer opportunities. Advance: A publication of the Iowa Soybean Association Research Programs. 2017.
  28. McMaine, J. Conservation Drainage. Farm Talk Radio, North Dakota. Jul. 31, 2019.
  29.  MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. Bolivar Herald-Free Press. Jan. 14, 2017.
  30.  MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. Buffalo Reflex. Dec. 27, 2016.
  31.  MU Research: Drip irrigation nets higher yields. University of Missouri Extension.
  32. Nash, P.R., P.P. Motavalli, K.A. Nelson., and R.J. Kremer. Ammonia and nitrous oxide gas loss with subsurface drainage and polymer-coated urea fertilizer in a poorly-drained soil. Greenley Research Center Field Day Report.
  33. Nelson, K.A. Greenley Memorial Research Center Grace Greenley Conservation Showcase. KMEM Radio, Kahoka, MO. 2019.
  34. Nelson, K.A. Greenley Memorial Research Center Grace Greenley Conservation. KRES Radio, Moberly, MO. 2019.
  35. Nelson, K.A. Greenley Memorial Research Center Grace Greenley Conservation Showcase. KTVO Television. Kirksville, MO. 2019.
  36. Nelson, K. MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. University of Missouri Extension. Dec. 21, 2016.
  37. Nelson, K. MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff. The Caldwell County News. Dec. 26, 2016.
  38. Petherick, A. Capturing Nitrogen: Research is establishing installation guidelines for buffer strips. Drainage Contractor. Nov. 2017.
  39. Petherick, A. Retaining Water: Addressing excess nutrient loading through water retention. Drainage Contractor. Nov. 2017.
  40. Purdue leading research to improve water management on farms. Purdue University. Agriculture News. Mar. 19, 2015.
  41.  Saturated Buffers: A nutrient removal option for farmers. Conservation Districts of Iowa and the Soil and Water Conservation Society. 2017.
  42. Reinhart, B., D. Jaynes, M. Tomer, and D. James. 2018. Choosing the perfect plot: Evaluating site suitability for controlled drainage and saturated buffers. Drainage Contractor.
  43. Reinhart, B.2017. Water for tomorrow: drainage water recycling. Drainage Contractor.
  44. University of Illinois. Adoption of saturated buffers could reduce total nitrogen load by up to 10 percent. Drainage Contractor Magazine. Jan. 21, 2019.
  45. University of Illinois. New conservation practice could reduce nitrogen pollution in agricultural drainage water. Phys.org. Jan. 15, 2019.
  46. University of Missouri Extension. Combo of drainage, subirrigation can cut costs, increase yields. Drainage Contractor. Jan. 3, 2017.

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10. Websites

  1. Jaynes, D, M. Tomer, D. James, and S. Porter. 2017. ACPF Watershed Database Saturated Buffer Viewing. USDA-ARS.
  2. Transforming Drainage. Dec. 18, 2015. Web.

11. Webinars

  1. Frankenberger, J., M. Helmers, X. Jia, K. King, E. Kladivko, and L. Pease. Options for monitoring tile drain flow. Transforming Drainage.
  2. Frankenberger, J. Transforming Drainage Through a Collaborative Research, Extension, and Stakeholder Network. North Central Region Water Network. Apr. 19, 2017.
  3. Frankenberger, J. and C. Schafer. Transforming Drainage: Managing Water to Improve Crop Yields and Water Quality. Partnership for Ag Resource Management. Nov. 30, 2017.
  4. Frankenberger, J. Agricultural drainage and resilience. Purdue zipTrips. Oct. 10, 2016
  5. Frankenberger, J. 2016. Protecting the Source, Providing for All. Rotary World Affairs Conference. Ft. Wayne, IN. Nov. 10, 2016.
  6. Frankenberger, J. Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes. North Central Region Water Network Webinar Series. May 13, 2015. 60 Attendees.
  7. Hay, C. Advancing conservation drainage in Iowa. North Central Region Water Webinar Series. Apr. 19, 2017.
  8. Helmers, M. 2018. Lessons learned from the Iowa nutrient reduction strategy and application to Nebraska’s nitrate challenges. University of Nebraska Extension, Nitrogen Team. May 28, 2018.
  9. Helmers, M. 2018. Impacts of 4R nitrogen management on drainage water quality. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Mar. 29, 2018.
  10. Helmers, M. 2017. Edge-of-Field Practices: What is Needed and What Will It Take? Iowa Learning Farms. Sep. 20, 2017.
  11. Jaynes, D.. 2018. Saturated buffers. Lower Green Bay & Fox River Area of Concern Nutrient Management Group. Jun. 18, 2018.
  12. Jaynes, D. 2018. Update on Saturated Buffers. Iowa Learning Farms. Apr. 12, 2018.
  13. Jaynes, D. Saturated Buffers. Ag Drainage Water Management Webinar Series. Oct. 21, 2015. 77 Attendees.
  14. Jaynes, D. 2017. Saturated Buffers and the Conservation Reserve Program-Nutrient Reduction Effectiveness. USDA-FSA Webinar. Apr. 25, 2017.

12. Educational Modules

  1. Strock, J. 2018. Introduction to Drainage: Theory and Practice.
  2. Strock, J. Soil Water Content and Soil Water Potential. SOIL 2125: Basic Soil Science. University of Minnesota.

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13. Educational Presentations

  1. Frankenberger, J. Drainage. ABE 325: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. Purdue University. Nov. 3, 2016.
  2. Frankenberger, J. Agriculture and water quality – How can we reduce nutrient loads in Midwestern watersheds? AGRY 120: Water and Food Security. Purdue University. Nov. 15-17, 2017.
  3. Frankenberger, J. Reducing nutrient loads in drained agricultural land. AGRY 290: College of Agriculture Dean's Scholar Seminar. Purdue University. Oct. 4, 2017.
  4. Frankenberger, J. Drainage. ASM 336: Environmental Systems Management. Purdue University. Nov. 16, 2016.
  5. Frankenberger, J. Drainage. ASM 336: Environmental Systems Management. Purdue University. Nov. 21, 2016.  
  6. Nelson, K.A.2018. Drainage, controlled drainage, and drainage water recycling Missouri Forage and Grassland Council Grassland Contest. Oct. 4, 2018.
  7. Nelson, K.A. 2018. Drainage Water Recycling and Controlled Drainage. Truman State University Field Visit. Nov. 13, 2018.

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14. Project Reports

  1. Helmers, M., C. Pederson, K. TeBockhorst, G. Brenneman,and M. Rees. Impact of Drainage Water Management on Crop Yield, Drainage Volume, and Nitrate Loss. Farm Progress Reports. 2017[1]. 2018.
  2. Helmers, M., C. Pederson, K. Craft, and L. Schott. Impact of Drainage Water Management on Crop Yield, Drainage Volume, and Nitrate Loss. Farm Progress Reports. 2016[1]. 2017.
  3. Jaynes, D. and F. Brooks. Quantifying the Effectiveness of Installing Saturated Buffers on Conservation Reserve Program to Reduce Nutrient Loading from Tile Drainage Waters. Farm Service Agency. Order No. AG-3151-P-16-0225. Apr. 2017.
  4. Nash, P.R., P.P. Motavalli, K.A. Nelson., and R.J. Kremer. Ammonia and nitrous oxide gas loss with subsurface drainage and polymer-coated urea fertilizer in a poorly-drained soil. Greenley Research Center Field Day Report.
  5. Nash, P.R., K.A. Nelson, P.P. Motavalli, and S.H. Anderson. Corn yield response to managed drainage and polymer-coated urea. Greenley Research Center Field Day Report.
  6. Nash, P.R., K.A. Nelson, and P.P. Motavalli. Corn response to drainage and fertilizer on a poorly-drained river bottom soil. Greenley Research Center Field Day Report.
  7. Nelson, K. Corn Yield Variability of Drainage and Subirrigation Systems in a Claypan Soil. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 125-128.
  8. Nelson, K. Soybean Yield Variability of Drainage and Subirrigation Systems in a Claypan Soil. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 113-117.
  9. Nelson, K. and D. Harder. Effects of Drainage Tile Depth and Spacing on Crop Response to Free Drainage and Drainage Water Recycling. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 91-95.
  10. Nelson, K., D. Harder, and M. Mungyeko-Mayola.   Corn Response to Drainage Water Recycling in a Blackoar Silt Loam.  Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 150-151.

15. Practice Designs

  1. Chockley, T. 2017. Irrigation Reservoir Evaluation for a proposed Irrigation Reservoir on the Grace Greenley Farm, Knox County, Missouri. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 70-74.
  2. Comstock, M. 2017. Irrigation Reservoir Design Summary for a Proposed Irrigation Reservoir on the Grace Greenley Farm, Knox County, Missouri. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 61-65.
  3. Ecosystem Services Exchange. 2017. Subirrigation Plan for MU Greenley Research Center. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 75-90.
  4. Ecosystem Services Exchange. 2017. Saturated Buffer Plan for MU Greenley Research Center. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 17-27.
  5. Rosenfelder, A.J. 2017. Geologic Considerations for a Proposed Irrigation Reservoir on the Grace Greenley Farm, Knox County, Missouri. Greenley Memorial Research Center Field Day Report. 66-69.

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Project Funding

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-68007-23193, “Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes.” Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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