In Your Fields. In Your Corner.
By Brady Drake | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography
(left to right) Dustin Lundeby, Corey Haag, Levi Otis, Colin Anderson, and Kyle Magnus
A drainage project may begin with a wet field, but getting it completed can take more than equipment and a tile plan. It can also take an understanding of permits, government agencies, and the policies that determine how farmers can manage their land.
Deep Roots Drainage brings those pieces together. The North Dakota company combines agricultural drainage and land improvement services with a commitment to helping farmers navigate regulations and making their concerns heard beyond the farm gate.
A Plan Built Around Your Land
Every project starts with listening. What problems are showing up? Where does water collect? What does the farmer want to accomplish? Deep Roots Drainage evaluates soil types, topography, outlet options, and the producer’s goals to develop a field-specific plan.
Its drain tile services range from targeted systems addressing problem areas to full pattern tiling. Professionally designed layouts, spacing tailored to soil conditions, and GPS-guided installation help match the system to the field. Lift stations, control structures, and gravity outlets provide options for managing water under different site conditions.
The work does not stop at the field’s edge. Deep Roots Drainage also cleans and reconstructs ditches, completes permitted ditch improvements, and removes snags and other obstructions. GPS-equipped machinery supports this work because effective field drainage depends on a functioning outlet. The team also provides land clearing and grubbing, removing trees, shelterbelts, and unwanted vegetation, along with removing or burying rock piles.
The goal is to create better field access, improved rooting conditions, and stronger yield potential. On suitable soils, drainage can also help reduce salinity over time, with results depending on soil conditions and available water to move salts through the soil.
Help Navigating The Requirements
Before construction begins, farmers need to understand which requirements apply to their property. Local water management rules, state drainage law, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wetland determinations, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service easements can all raise questions.
The aim is to identify questions early, evaluate project options, and help farmers work with the appropriate agencies and professionals. A producer should not have to assume an improvement is impossible before the facts are reviewed.
That does not mean every proposal will qualify for approval. It means regulatory questions deserve the same attention as the system’s layout, depth, and outlet. Clear expectations before construction are part of responsible project planning.
From the first field visit to the conversations shaping agriculture’s future, the commitment is the same: help farmers find a practical way forward.
Working For Farmers Beyond The Field
The team at Deep Roots Drainage brings years of experience in agricultural water management and helping farmers navigate the regulations that affect their land. From drainage permits and wetland determinations to conservation requirements and easements, the team partners with you and the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to understand what applies to your property and help keep your project in compliance.
That work starts before equipment arrives in the field. Deep Roots Drainage helps identify regulatory questions early, coordinate with the agencies involved, and evaluate options that meet both your farm’s goals and applicable requirements. The focus is on clear communication and practical guidance so you can make informed decisions about your investment.
The team’s commitment also extends beyond individual projects. By working with farm groups, commodity organizations, and water-management professionals, Deep Roots Drainage brings farmers’ experiences and concerns into discussions with local officials, state lawmakers, and federal agencies. Those conversations address issues ranging from drainage permitting and road crossings to water infrastructure and conservation requirements.
Whether you are planning a project, working through a permitting question, or raising a concern that affects your operation, Deep Roots Drainage is here to be a partner. The goal is to help you manage water effectively, stay in compliance, and plan for the future of your farm.
A Partner For The Long Term
Deep Roots Drainage wants farmers to have more than a contractor’s phone number. It wants them to have a team they can call about a field problem, a potential project, or a water-management concern that needs a stronger voice.
From the first field visit to the conversations shaping agriculture’s future, the commitment is the same: help farmers find a practical way forward.
What Deep Roots Drainage Offers
Drain Tile Systems: Custom drainage systems designed to manage water table levels, reduce erosion, reclaim wet acres, and improve yield potential. Services include targeted drainage runs, full pattern tiling, GPS-guided installation, custom spacing based on soil type, professionally designed tile plans, lift stations, and control structures.
Water Conveyance: Because a tile system is only as good as its outlet, Deep Roots Drainage also helps improve how water moves off the field. Services include cleaning existing ditches, permitted ditch enhancement, ditch reconstruction, snagging, clearing, and GPS-integrated grading work.
Land Clearing & Grubbing: Deep Roots helps turn nonproductive ground back into usable farmland through tree and shelterbelt removal, unwanted vegetation clearing, and rock pile burial or removal.
Tile Drainage Has Been Around Longer Than You Think
Tile drainage may feel modern, but farmers have been trying to move excess water off their land for thousands of years. Buried clay drainage pipe has been found on the island of Crete dating back to 5,000 B.C. Ancient farmers in Egypt, Babylonia, and Rome also used drainage systems to make wet ground more productive.
To discuss a project or request a free estimate, contact Deep Roots Drainage!
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