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Why Do Subsurface Drainage Systems Underperform?
Published on July 15, 2025
Subsurface (tile) drainage removes excess water from the soil to create good fieldwork and crop growth conditions on poorly drained soils. In this bulletin, three common causes for the under-performance of subsurface drainage systems are described. -
Drain Sedimentation Tool
Published on July 15, 2025
The Drain Sedimentation Tool identifies soil at risk of drain clogging. -
Blind Inlet
Published on July 15, 2025
A blind inlet is an in-field conservation practice that replaces a surface inlet or drains water from depressional areas on a field. -
Shallow Drains
Published on July 15, 2025
Shallow drains refer to subsurface (tile) drain pipes installed at a depth of 2.5- to 3-ft. -
Agricultural Drainage
Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin briefly describes the history, need, types and extent of Michigan drainage as well as the pros and cons, and environmental impact related to drainage. -
Mole Drains
Published on July 15, 2025
Mole drains are unlined tunnels (mole channels)in the clay subsoil formed by a mole plow. -
Iron Ochre
Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin describes the iron ochre issue and its mitigation methods. -
Choosing Between Sock-Wrapped and Sand-Slot Pipes
Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin describes the condition where sock-wrapped and sand-slot pipes are needed. -
Choosing Between 8-Row and 4-Row Regular-Perforated Pipes
Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin compares the properties of two 4-inch diameter pipes: 8-row and 4-row regular-perforated pipes. -
Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Wheat Edition)
Published on July 10, 2025
Selecting the right wheat seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.
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