

Farmers are also finding that tile not only helps in wet years, but also in times of drought. The tile system lowers the water table in the spring, which promotes a deep and vigorous root growth. Water table management is also now being incorporated into the drainage systems. Farmers may be able to bring the water table up closer to the root system to hold water in the system for later use.
There also may be certain tax advantages that can be used on a drainage system. The return on investment of a drainage system can be much greater than buying more land. Land values are increased with drainage systems. Drainage is truly an ally of the farmers conservation plan. The reduction in surface runoff in turn reduces sediment and fertilizer infiltration to streams and ponds.