Subsurface Drip Irrigation Harmon County, Oklahoma

Water is the singular best investment on a farm. Producers continue to see a huge return from subsurface drip irrigation which is the most efficient in-season system available. Combining water with subsurface drip irrigation increases the return on investment. A well-designed system quickly pays for itself and adds to the producers’ bottom line. SDI systems allow producers to cut labor expenses, maximum yields and provide optimal water use efficiencies.

Subsurface drip irrigation meets many expectations as water targeting acts as a root zone management tool. Producers see an increased ability to manage crops with uniform application of water and consistent application of nutrients. The simplicity of operation and maintenance increases production, profits and yield in each field.

Since we place each drop of water precisely, we reduce crop stress and weed germination. Subsurface drip irrigation eliminates surface evaporation and herbicide wash-out. Producers are provided a safe and efficient delivery for fertilizers and chemicals. These delivery methods lessen labor requirements and fuel costs.  Less salts from efficient irrigation are important to producers.

Producers boast of maximizing yield and quality of their row crops because of water application efficiencies. Seeing reduced fertilizer and energy costs is refreshing. Conserving water is easy because SDI applies water only where it needs to be. Saving money as efficient layout design uses exact field dimensions that maximize water distribution in subsurface drip irrigation.

Automating Subsurface Drip Irrigation allows frequent water applications. Injecting fertilizers and other chemicals such as acids, chlorine and even pesticides with the irrigation water provides uniform applications. Managing and applying small amounts of water and other inputs daily or even several times a day are productive. Adjusting small and frequent applications to match the water and nutrient needs of the crop is easy. Spoon-feeding water and nutrients will ideally result in increased yields and decreased nutrient losses.

D&H Ag Services partner with a comprehensive Cloud enabled subsurface drip irrigation monitoring and management system. This system combines hardware, software and communication components together with analytical tools and advanced user interface. This is an all-inclusive and powerful centralized crop management system. The field management technology provides producers with an expandable, modular, efficient and versatile crop management system. It makes efficient use of water, energy, chemicals and manpower resources while increasing yields, quality, and profitability.

D&H Ag Services utilize a monitoring system to digitally view Crop Health Imagery. Taking immediate action when producers see nutrient deficiency, nitrogen stress, herbicide injury, clogged nozzles, insect damage, moisture stress, soil compaction and initial signs of disease on the digital image is easy.