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Hosted by Jamie Duininck · business · EN-US
A place to learn about agricultural water management topics that impact our industry. Jamie Duininck hosts thought-provoking discussions with a wide variety of experts on topics such as drainage best practices, product standards, conservation efforts, land values, crop health, economic impact, system design, and safety issues.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchA place to learn about agricultural water management topics that impact our industry. Jamie Duininck hosts thought-provoking discussions with a wide variety of experts on topics such as drainage best practices, product standards, conservation efforts, land values, crop health, economic impact, system design, and safety issues.
The Water Table is hosted by Jamie Duininck. The show has published 169 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Stacking farm data to find your best tile ROI" (20 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Why mental health is a farm safety issue" (22 September 2026, 34 minutes), and "Biochar, buffers, and the fight against flooding" (19 August 2026, 35 minutes).
The Water Table publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 169 episodes.
Booking probability for The Water Table is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Water Table requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Water Table's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Water Table are Crop Farming Services. The Water Table has a business audience.
Jamie Duininck hosts The Water Table, a business podcast with 169 episodes published.
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Episode #152
When the developers of ag precision software TerrainIQ asked agronomists what farmers need to be successful, every one of them said the same thing: nothing works without water management. Yet water analysis is the one...
Episode #151
Emily Krekelberg grew up with a daily reminder of just how much farm safety matters. More than 50 years ago, her father lost his leg in an auger accident on the family's dairy farm. Although Emily hadn’t been born when...
Episode #150
Christy Gibson, an Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, kept noticing the same thing on her research travels: farm fields across the Midwest standing in water after...
Episode #149
Most drainage contractors grow up in the business. Nate Ludvigson and Dustin Nelson didn't. With a borrowed plow and a cousin's backhoe, Nate started Ludvigson Tiling near Madison, Minnesota almost 20 years ago. Dustin...
Episode #148
<p>As the chief agricultural economist and senior vice president at Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, Dr. Michael Swanson has a big-picture understanding of energy markets and the economy of agribusiness. He stops by...
Episode #147
<p>Kyle Whitcomb was nine years old when his grandpa started teaching him about the family business. He now runs that business, Whitcomb Farm Drainage, out of Lake Lillian, Minnesota. He’s focused on meeting his...
Episode #146
<p>Two months into the Iran war, Jamie welcomes back Sleiman Bassila, founder and president of BIC Advisory Group, and Tom Hughes, founder, president, and CEO of Quantum Polymers. These two polyethylene industry experts...
Episode #145
<p>Can controlled drainage make that big of a difference in drainage flow, nitrogen loss, and overall yields? A research project in the Midwest has been studying that question since 2017, and the findings might surprise...
Episode #144
<p>Just 11 days into the Iran war, Jamie hosts an in-depth discussion with two experts in the polyethylene market. Joining the conversation are Sleiman Bassila, founder and president of BIC Advisory Group, and Tom...
Episode #143
<p>After a near-fatal battle with depression, Mark Meier got the help he needed to recover. That experience inspired him to co-found the Face It Foundation and help other men find connection, understanding, and healing...
Episode #142
<p>In this episode, guest host Trey Allis chats with Dr. Lindsay Pease of the University of Minnesota Crookston. An Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutrient and Water Management, Dr. Pease shares...
Episode #141
<p>As we close out another year, The Water Table looks back on the conversations that shaped 2025. In this special "2025 Wrapped" episode, we’ve curated highlights from our most impactful discussions—from Ducks...
Episode #140
<p>In the quest for better water quality, farmers and city residents share a vital common goal: protecting our shared water resources by managing runoff. Host Jamie Duininck speaks with Ann Zawistoski and Sophie...
Episode #139
<p>Who can help with funding water quality practices on your land? Guest Host Trey Allis sits down with Rita Weaver, Chief Engineer at the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), to discuss soil health, water...
Episode #138
<p>Control structures— Can you really set ‘em and forget ‘em? Guest Host Trey Allis is joined by Scott Lukan, Agri Drain President, and Josh Shuler, Agri Drain Product & Business Manager, to dig into controlled water...
Episode #137
<p>How’s this year’s harvest? Jamie is checking in with farmers across the Midwest for an update on the harvest season — what’s going well, what’s been challenging, and how weather patterns, market shifts, and community...
Episode #136
<p>When it comes to water quality, what do people really think? Host Jamie Duininck took The Water Table podcast on the road to the Minnesota State Fair to interview fairgoers and hear their concerns. You'll hear...
Episode #135
<p>Jamie takes a trip to the Great Minnesota Get-Together to talk with people and hear their thoughts on recycling, water quality, and products made from post-consumer plastics. He had some great conversations...
Episode #134
<p>Some of the biggest risks in quality are the ones you can’t see. Pipe might look fine or feel strong in your hands, but hidden issues like uneven wall thickness, poor resin blends, or the wrong corrugation profile...
Episode #133
<p>This first episode of Perspectives on Pipe Quality opens a critical conversation about building drainage systems that truly last. Host Jamie Duininck sits down with industry veteran Tony Kime, Senior Advisor to...
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Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
chief agricultural economist and senior vice president, Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute
remote-first HR Business Partner and consultant, International Underwriting Association
Senior Technical Support Representative/Technical Training Manager, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
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