This first episode of Perspectives on Pipe Quality opens a critical conversation about building drainage systems that truly last. Host Jamie Duininck sits down with industry veteran Tony Kime, Senior Advisor to Soleno, whose 40+ years in the corrugated pipe business have shown him what it takes to deliver a 50-year service life and what happens when quality falls short.

Tony draws on a lifetime in the industry, including a story of pipe installed in 1971 that is still performing today. He explains how resin selection, manufacturing practices, and rigorous testing protect farmers’ long-term investments and the reputation of the entire industry. From the “Wild West” days of untested products to the importance of third-party certification, this episode dives beneath the surface to show why getting it right the first time matters for generations.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome & Series Introduction
02:07 - Tony’s Background & Industry Experience
04:02 - How the Industry Expands, Contracts & Learns
07:10 - Why Testing Matters in Pipe Manufacturing
14:22 - The Cost of Cutting Corners
20:30 - Standards & Third-Party Certification
28:06 - A 1971 Pipe Still Performing Today
32:05 - Drainage as a Conservation Practice
35:00 - What’s Ahead in the Series

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• #132 | Ducks Unlimited: Balancing Wetland Conservation & Agricultural Production
• #122 | Drainage in Ontario: Balancing Ag & the Environment
• #54 | Building Wealth Through Tiling: Insights from Canada’s OG Installer
• Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO)

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And the winner of the Polaris 570 Sportsman Edition ATV is... Prinsco Ag Segment Lead Karl Guetter joins us on The Water Table podcast to reveal the highly anticipated winner of the Prinsco "Save & Ride" Summer Sale! This program was a massive success thanks to our incredible partners, with 364 customers participating and an impressive 642 loads of pipe shipped in June. We'll also cover a mid-summer ag update, from commodity prices and crop conditions to the outlook for fall tiling.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Water Table Podcast
00:46 Prinsco Ag Summer Sale - Buy & Ride
01:36 Contest Success & Customer Partnerships
03:32 How Many Customers Participated??
05:32 Announcing the ATV Winner!
06:02 Spotlight on Basin Construction
09:48 Mid-Summer Crop Report
14:24 Outlook for the Rest of the Season
18:28 Thank You to Our Customers

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How do we find the balance between productive agriculture and wetland conservation? Guest host Trey Allis sits down with Samantha Ewald of Ducks Unlimited to learn how their engineering expertise goes beyond conservation to actively restoring wetlands to filter water, capture sediment, and remove nutrients. From tackling failing drain tile systems to transforming farmland into thriving wetlands, learn how they’re finding solutions and why wetlands are considered the kidneys of the Earth.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Wetlands
00:29 Welcome Sam Ewald
01:33 About Ducks Unlimited
02:23 Regional Engineer Role
03:29 Project Discovery
05:01 Wetland Restoration Process
07:49 Wetlands & Water Quality
09:11 Balance in Landscapes
11:46 Where to Restore?
13:24 Ducks Like Friends
14:11 Favorite Duck Hunt
15:42 DU's Impact: 1 Million Acres
17:16 More Than Digging Holes
17:35 Favorite Projects: Tile
19:46 Shallow Lake Restoration
21:29 Make Wet Spots Wetter
22:59 Career Advice & Learnings
27:37 Wish I Knew Earlier
29:45 DU's Broader Reach
31:28 More Duck Talk
33:05 Wrap Up

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• #15 | A Look at Watershed Districts - Balancing Water Quality and Water Quantity
• #18 | The Intersection of Pheasants Forever and Conservation on the Farm
• #125 | A 30-year Career in Conservation & Innovation: From NRCS to Family Farms
• Ducks Unlimited - Conservation Projects

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