Jamie sits down with water quality expert and agricultural real estate guru, Chuck Wingert in this episode of the Water Table Podcast. Their wide-ranging conversation covers system tiling, drainage coefficients, optimum spacings, a holistic approach to watersheds and more. Chuck’s vast knowledge of the ag industry and land sales in the Midwest gives him a unique perspective to speak on a wide range of topics. Listen in and enjoy!Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00   Welcome to the Water Table Podcast00:23   Welcome to Chuck Wingert01:00   The right guest02:00   An expert in the water quality arena03:40   7 million feet of drainage04:40   Mankato has to have drainage05:30   All about the soils06:30   Pancake flat07:30   Optimum spacings09:58   System tiling and the sponge effect13:10   Hungry Dobermans13:40   Knowledge is king15:00   Minnesota River17:00   Drainage, explained – it’s a positive18:30   An opportunity to make it better20:30   Making a difference with knowledge22:20   The Fargo Diversion24:50   Educating landowners and agencies25:30   It takes compensation28:00   A holistic approach to watersheds30:45   A lot of progress since swampbusters33:00   Where will we be in 100 years?36:30   Land values and drainage39:00   A PHD Thesis on drainage41:00   Look at both sides and don’t feed the predators44:00   Thank you for the advocacy45:30   How many kids grew up on the farm?Guest Info: Chuck Wingert is with Wingert Land Services, Inc.; a full-service agricultural real estate firm specializing in the brokerage, appraisal, and management of farmland in southern Minnesota. Starting in 1976, Wingert Land Services has assisted more than 18,000 landowners in Minnesota and Northern Iowa with the evaluation of soils, layout, and engineering of agricultural drainage systems and erosion control practices, restoration of wetlands and use of governmental programs to retire marginal land. Since 1985, they have represented sales and purchases including farmland, hobby farms, livestock facilities, recreational land, and rural developments.Related Content: Wingert Land Services, Inc.Episode #51: Why Farmland Values Have Never Been HigherFind 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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