A video series documenting this innovative agricultural drainage practice based on interviews with researchers, drainage contractors, and farmers in Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri
This 4-part video series was created based on interviews with drainage researchers, farmers, and contractors to document how this innovative practice is being implemented in Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. These videos include information about planning, constructing, and managing drainage water recycling systems, as well as benefits received and lessons learned from each of these case studies.
Individual videos and descriptions are provided, and the entire video series can be accessed as a YouTube Playlist below.
A follow-up video series spotlighting individual sites in Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri is also available.
- Drainage Water Recycling: Capturing, Storing, and Using Drained Water for Multiple Benefits (ABE-168-WV)- An overview of drainage water recycling, what challenges are addressed by the practice, and why there is growing interest in the practice. (8:19)
- Planning Drainage Water Recycling Systems (ABE-169-WV) - An introduction to factors to be considered in planning, including site suitability, designing systems, experiences with permitting and regulations, and available resources for technical assistance. (7:38)
- Constructing Drainage Water Recycling Systems (ABE-170-WV) - Examples of drainage water recycling system construction, in Michigan and Missouri. (5:02)
- Managing Drainage Water Recycling Systems (ABE-171-WV) - An overview of the management of drainage water recycling systems in Missouri and Minnesota, including managing reservoir water levels, irrigation scheduling, controlled drainage systems, and impacts on crop management. (5:41)
Thank you to the following individuals for appearing in the videos:
Kelly Nelson, Professor, Agronomist, University of MissouriRobert Liles, Liles Enterprises LLC, Atchison County, MissouriJeff Strock, Professor, Soil Scientist, University of MinnesotaBrian Hicks, Farmer, Lyon County, MinnesotaChuck Brandel, Professional Engineer, ISG Inc., MinnesotaEhsan Ghane, Asst. Professor, Agricultural Engineer, Michigan State University,Thomas Van Wagner, Lenawee Conservation District, Lenawee County, MichiganBrian Goetz, Farmer, Lenawee County, MichiganDon DeJonghe, DeJonghe's Farm Drainage Inc., Lenawee County, Michigan
Jane Frankenberger, Professor, Agricultural Engineer, Purdue UniversityBen Reinhart, Project Manager, Purdue University
Video Production:
Jane Frankenberger, Professor, Agricultural Engineer, Purdue UniversityBen Reinhart, Project Manager, Purdue University
Haley Keitel, Purdue University
Logan Bishop, Bishop Crop Solutions, Missouri (Video footage)
Blank Page Marketing LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana
To cite these videos:
- Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger, 2022. Drainage Water Recycling: Capturing, Storing, and Using Drained Water for Multiple Benefits [Online Video]. Purdue University. https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=ABE-168-WV
- Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger, 2022. Planning Drainage Water Recycling Systems [Online Video]. Purdue University. https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=ABE-169-WV
- Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger, 2022. Constructing Drainage Water Recycling Systems [Online Video]. Purdue University. https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=ABE-170-WV
- Reinhart, B. and J. Frankenberger, 2022. Managing Drainage Water Recycling Systems [Online Video]. Purdue University. https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=ABE-171-WV
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (award numbers 2015-68007-23193, 2017-67026-26317) and the U.S. EPA (award number 83675301). 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 or U.S. EPA.
