1. Brett Sheffiled
Founder of Next Gen, Pilot Mound and Taber
Here to talk about tile drainage
-new to manitoba

3. History Of Tile Drainage
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History Of Tile Drainage
-hot topic
-Fairly new to western Canada
- Started in New York in 1835 by a Scottish settler

4. History of Tile in North America
John Johnston
Geneva, New York
1835
Neighbors First Reaction
Mocked Him
Said he would poison and ruin the land
Neighbors Second Reaction
Amazed
Johnston’s wheat yielded increased from 12 to 60 bu./ac

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What is Tile Drainage?

6. Perforated plastic pipe below the ground
Creates an ideal growing environment
Similar to potted plant in greenhouse

7. Laterals are usually spaced 30-75 feet apart,

8. and are buried 2.5-4 feet deep depending on soil type.

9. As rain begins above ground, the soil profile is able to accept water from the surface as it filters down.

10. Drainage Coefficient = Inches Drained Per Acre Per Day
Once the water reaches the perforated laterals, excess water enters the system and begins flowing to the main.

11. Note the water table is just below the main
Note the water table is just below the main. A properly designed water management system does not take all of the water out of the soil.

12. Compare that with the same field without a water management system
Compare that with the same field without a water management system. Typically, the water table is higher with less area available to absorb water.

13. Instead they form shallow root systems
Instead they form shallow root systems. As the growing season progresses, extended dry weather stresses plants as the shallow roots are unable to turn downward and capture moisture from the retreating water table.

14. When the soil reaches full saturation and rain continues, excess water cannot soak into the ground. The only place for excess water to go is flow overland to the lowest point, carrying with it valuable soil and nutrients.

15. This will cause erosion of surface soil, dumping sediment and nutrients into the ditch or stream.

16. Benefits of Tile Drainage
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Benefits of Tile Drainage

17. What is your yield limiting factor?
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What is your yield limiting factor?

18. First; What is your yield limiting factor?
Fertility
Weed Control
Insects
Diseases
Soluble salts
Too much water
Too much water at the wrong time

19. Increased Yield
Early Seeding Dates
Reduces Overlap
Reduces Compaction
Reduces Salinity
Improved Root Development
Improves Soil Health
Reduces Risk
Increased Profitability
100% Tax Deductible

20. Yield Increases with Tile Drainage Ohio State University and U.S.D.A.
34%

22. Tile and Salinity
2014
2008

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How Do I Get Started?

24. * Soil Sample * Soil Sample 3-4’ Deep Take Samples In Each Soil Zone
Determines Spacing
Osborne Clay ’
Almassipi Sand ’

25. * Soil Sample * Also Determines Type of Material Sock <25% Clay
Sock additional 13% cost, but can be offset by wider spacing

26. RTK Topographic Survey & Tile Plan
RTK 50 Foot Spacing
Tile Plan Created
Main Sized According to Acres Drained
Estimate Sent For Approval

27. Install 40 acres per day per machine
Majority of Tile Installed In Fall

28. Maintenance
Check outlets a few times a year to make sure no dirt/material has restricted flow

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Common Questions

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How Much Does It Cost?

31. Cost Of Tile Drainage Manitoba/Eastern SK $800 - $1,100 / Acre
Based On 15% Additional Yield
Manitoba/Eastern SK $800 - $1,100 / Acre
Alberta/Western SK $1,000-$1,400 / Acre
Higher Material Cost
Higher Transportation Costs
Higher Wages
Can Save Up To $100/Acre By Installing In Summer
Lifetime
$1,000 acre / 50 years = $20/yr

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What About a Dry Year?

33. What About a Dry Year? Creates Ideal Soil Profile
Promotes Healthy Growing Environment
Allows for deep root growth
Stronger deeper root system is more tolerant to drought

34. Too much subsurface water can be counterproductive to agriculture by preventing root development, and inhibiting the growth of crops.

35. Is My Field too Flat to Tile?
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Is My Field too Flat to Tile?
Only needs .1 slope
Can use lift stations if needed

36. Lift Stations

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Can I Tile Wetland?

38. WTF? VS
Wet Land
Wetland

39. Will Tile Drainage Increase Flooding?
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Will Tile Drainage Increase Flooding?

40. - Reduces peak flows

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Drainage Regulations

42. Manitoba Apply For Permit with Manitoba Water Stewardship
$25 Application Fee
Provide Topography Map and Proposed Tile Drainage Plan
Downstream Permission
May Need to Apply To Municipality

43. Saskatchewan Apply for Permit With Saskatchewan Water Security Agency
May Be Required to Advertise Project for 21 days
Approvals are not required if water stays on landowners property

44. Alberta
Contact Alberta Environment to determine if application is needed
May need to contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Advertise drainage plans for 7 days
Must notify owner of waterway where outlet is discharged