On this episode of The Water Table podcast, Jamie sits down with Dr. Ehsan Ghane of Michigan State University to talk about the recent US Census which is reporting a decrease in acreage with tile drainage across the Midwest. Are the numbers accurate, or is there more at play? And while we’re on the subject of numbers, learn why long term is better for agricultural research. Chapters & Episode Topics: 00:00   Today on TWT00:14   Welcome Dr. Ehsan Ghane01:07   Pipe perforations, an update02:40   When will we see results?03:30   Census numbers – are they crazy?05:12   Data gathering06:00   Very surprising numbers07:20   An educated guess08:20   Huge uncertainty in the data09:15   A drop in responses11:00   Conservation drainage and phosphorus12:20   It’s so variable13:40   Saturated buffers14:40   Lowering blooms in Lake Erie15:15   Long-term is key16:17   Seven years and counting16:45   What has changed?18:00   To the extremes19:15   The last word – tools for specific farmsAbout the Guest: Dr. Ehsan Ghane teaches Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, along with performing extensive research into drainage pipe pattern and style, and how those things play into increased water quality and crop yield. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and spent time at the University of Minnesota in the department of Soil, Water and Climate.Related Content: 2022 Ag Census Reveals Surprising Trend in Acreage of Tile Drainage in the MidwestMichigan State University Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering - DrainageEpisode #78: Put A Sock On It?Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

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