The Water Table

Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, joins Jamie to discuss the atmospheric delivery of rain and its impact on the ag industry. Listen to learn how to maintain stability on your farming operation despite changing weather patterns, longer growing seasons, and yield variability due to rain.

Tony Kime, President of BlueWater Pipe Inc, was among the first to install plastic drainage pipe in North America. He joins Jamie to discuss how tiling is building wealth in our agricultural communities, and why it could contribute to advancements in water quality in the future. 

Jamie has an insights-packed conversation with Karl Guetter, an active farmer and current leader of Prinsco's agricultural segment. Karl leverages that dual perspective to share what he believes is driving the continued demand for tile despite uncertainties like late springs and delayed planting. Karl defines and dives into these key factors:  1. Farmers need to improve efficiency   2. High i...

Michael Swanson, Chief Agricultural Economist at Wells Fargo, joins Jamie to explain critical topics affecting agriculture. Listen to learn how current crop prices, the environmental effects of tiling, cash rents, carbon credits & the biodiesel market will impact the future of the ag community.

Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck, a farmland specialist, comes back to The Water Table to discuss how farmland values have never been higher, why we are seeing record-breaking farmland sales, and the impact a farm's tile maps have on its value.

Jamie sits down with Levi Otis of Ellingson Companies to discuss something that’s caused quite a stir in North Dakota– Bill Gates recently purchased roughly 2,000 acres of farmland. Jamie and Levi discuss why wealthy investors are buying farmland in ND, how these purchases affect the water management industry, and the number one reason why people aren’t managing water on their farms.

The drainage industry is driven by the unsung heroes of agriculture– drainage contractors. Kent Rodelius from Prinsco reflects on his four-decade career serving these hardworking business owners, many of whom have a multi-generational, family culture. He shares stories about the evolution of the industry and his personal philosophy of hard work which he describes as “a five-buckle-boot day.”

Jamie discusses all things agriculture with Michelle Miller, aka The Farm Babe. After living the city life Michelle's life took a big turn when she moved to a farm in Iowa. It was there that she uncovered what she thought she knew about farming was wrong. She soon became one of agriculture's fiercest advocates. 

How should we be installing drain tile? Safely. Travis Albers along with other members of the Drain Tile Safety Coalition have made it their goal to make drain tile projects safer. They're working to reduce drain tile accidents to zero through education, advanced planning tickets and urging farmers and contractors to call 811 before they dig.

The agricultural industry is a growing field, but the amount of farmable acreage is decreasing as the world's population grows. Brenden VanWechel, Business Development and Ag Tech Intern for Ellingson Companies, joins Jamie to discuss the critical role of technology and the next generation in finding solutions to increase yields and create more sustainable agriculture.

Each spring is a waiting game for farmers and drainage contractors as they are anxious to get in the field. The Upper Midwest has had cold, wet springs for the past few years, compressing the time available for tiling and planting. Jamie shares his thoughts on preparing for the season and how to ensure increased yields despite the less-than-ideal conditions.

Prinsco Ag application engineer Trey Allis joins Jamie to answer frequently asked questions about pipe types, applications, materials, and more.

What’s happening in the world of commodities? Jamie is joined by Tommy Grisafi, commodity broker and host of The Ag Bull podcast, to discuss commodities prices, opportunities in the small grain market, and why tiling is a smart investment in the business of bushels.

Former U.S. Representative and House Agriculture Committee Chair, Collin Peterson, joins Jamie to discuss the possible impacts of the war in Ukraine on agriculture. They cover topics such as opening CRP, changes in global imports/exports, rising land prices, fluctuating commodity prices, and implications for the world market.

Mark Pletts joins Jamie Duininck to discuss the importance of understanding financial problems fully before committing to a solution. It starts with the willingness to be vulnerable and open with your financial advisor in order to get the best outcome for you, your family, or your business. 

We are joined by guest and financial advisor, Mark Pletts, to talk about creating family trusts, the connection between trusts and life insurance for farms and small businesses, and why financial planning, if done properly, can positively impact generations to come

Host, Jamie Duininck, is joined by Mark Pletts, a financial advisor who believes that financial planning in a family business, when done correctly, can positively impact generations to come. He has worked with Jamie and many other family businesses to navigate financial challenges and make decisions that are best for both the business and the family. In this episode, Jamie and Mark discuss how to...

Many businesses are transitioning to the next generation of leaders, a process which requires significant financial planning to be successful. Jamie Duininck is joined by financial advisor, Mark Pletts, to talk about two things that impact generational transitions most: the math and the emotion

Host, Jamie Duininck, asks business coach, Cory Carlson, about how to become better leaders in our families and our businesses. They discuss the added challenges of being a boss when working with family members. Cory explains that tools like enneagrams can help but being vulnerable and asking for personal feedback about how you can do better is the key to going from being a good boss to being a gr...

Host, Jamie Duininck, is joined by guest and business coach, Cory Carlson,  to discuss the connection between success in business and success at home. Cory takes a holistic approach that challenges clients with the question: If you aren’t unpacking the issues in your personal or family life, how do you expect to solve the issues facing your business?

Host, Jamie Duininck, has worked with business coach, Cory Carlson, for many years to gain insight and advice for working in a family business. Cory stresses that in order for people to have success in business they must also have successful at home. Through this episode, Jamie and Cory cover topics such as the benefits of hiring a coach, how to win at work by winning at home, and how to go from b...

Host, Jamie Duininck, is joined by guest and business coach, Cory Carlson, to discuss the misunderstood process of hiring a business coach. Cory started his career in the corporate world then became a business coach after experiencing the positive impact that a trusted advisor had on his own life. Jamie shares how difficult it can be to ask for help and how finding the right coach for your situati...

Host, Jamie Duininck, hears Mark Herringshaw’s perspective on “Using Your Voice to Better Your Business.” Mark believes understanding your personality style or voice leads to better communication and conflict management. Learn about a successful family succession story and what Mark finds most rewarding about his work. 

Host, Jamie Duininck, asks guest and business coach, Mark Herringshaw, if he thinks families are harder on each other in business. The truth? It depends on who you are as a leader. Mark explains the 5 personality types and how being aware of your voice can impact your family business.

Host, Jamie Duininck, is joined by business coach, Mark Herringshaw, to discuss the nuances of family business relationships and the generational transfer of knowledge. Mark has spent over 25 years working with companies of all sizes on decoding individual performance, team chemistry, and organizational excellence. Learn how humility-based leadership and understanding personality types can help fa...