Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition

06/15/2026

Precision water management starts with being able to manage when you drain verses when you retain. Learn about the agronomic and environmental benefits of Drainage Water Management!

Automated drainage water management is a practice that allows farme...

06/12/2026

Thank you Springfield Plastics Inc., the cooling towel was a hit at the track meet!

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Danielle Randles, regenerative agriculture manager, The Nature Cons...

06/10/2026

Iowa drainage contractors are on the front lines of delivering water quality solutions.

As conversations around water quality continue across the state, the demand for proven drainage water quality practices such as bioreactors, saturated buffers, wetlands, and oxbows is growing. Iowa's Batch & Build approach is creating new opportunities to install these practices efficiently and at scale, but success depends on qualified contractors who know how to build them right.

Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, IDALS, and ADMC for the **Installing Drainage Water Quality Practices: An Iowa Batch & Build Contractor Workshop**:

📍 Fort Dodge – June 16
📍 Hiawatha – June 18

This hands-on workshop will cover:
✅ Installation and construction best practices
✅ Bioreactors, saturated buffers, wetlands, oxbows, and other water quality practices
✅ Batch & Build project delivery
✅ Bidding opportunities for IDALS and NRCS projects
✅ Discussions with contractors, engineers, watershed coordinators, and agency staff

Drainage contractors have always played a critical role in improving agricultural productivity. Today, they are also a key part of Iowa's water quality future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and position your business for emerging conservation drainage opportunities.

Register today:
https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/bandb/

Purpose To train contractors and other participants on the construction and installation of drainage water quality improvement practices such as bioreactors, saturated buffers, oxbows, wetland, etc., installation best practices, meeting construction requirements, as well as orient participants on ho...

06/10/2026

“Precision” has been the trend in agriculture for the last few decades. Advancements like auto-steering, yield monitors, remote sensing/imag...

06/10/2026

Just curious of how many are using online tools like South Dakota State's iGrow Drainage Calculators? There are many great resources out there!

Visit iGrow.org for the latest information from SDSU Extension. This tool was developed in collaboration with University of Minnesota Extension

06/09/2026

ADMC is excited to attend the BRON Showcase on August 14, 2026, near Sheffield, Iowa!

This event is a great opportunity for drainage contractors, industry partners, and conservation professionals to see a live demonstration of a BRON 585 power unit installing 4-inch drainage tile in the field. Attendees will have the chance to interact with equipment operators, manufacturers, vendors, and drainage professionals while learning about the latest innovations in agricultural drainage.

As water management continues to play a critical role in both agricultural productivity and conservation outcomes, events like this help showcase the equipment and expertise that make modern drainage systems possible.

We look forward to connecting with contractors, landowners, engineers, and industry partners throughout the day.

📅 August 14, 2026
📍 Near Sheffield, Iowa
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

💧 Water management is the foundation of productive agriculture.

Drainage contractors have long helped farmers manage excess water, protect yields, improve field conditions, and make the most of every growing season. As weather variability increases and conservation expectations evolve, effective water management is more important than ever.

Sign up for ADMC's Conservation Drainage Weekly newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news. https://tinyurl.com/2m83yubz

ADMC's Conservation Drainage Weekly newsletter delivers timely information on:
✅ Agricultural drainage and water management
✅ Conservation drainage innovations and technologies
✅ Funding and program opportunities
✅ Research and field results
✅ Training events and workshops
✅ Industry news and success stories

Whether you're a drainage contractor, engineer, consultant, supplier, or industry partner, our weekly newsletter will help you stay informed on the practices, policies, and projects shaping the future of agricultural water management.

Join the growing network of professionals working to ensure that America's farms have the water management infrastructure needed for both productivity and environmental stewardship.

06/02/2026

Dr. Eileen Kladivko of Purdue University shared findings from the 37-year SEPAC drainage plots, demonstrating that many soil health gains from no-till, cover crops, and crop rotations would not have been possible without effective drainage.

Water management is a foundational component of regenerative agriculture—supporting both crop production and the successful performance of other conservation practices.