Water is the single best investment on a farm. And producers continually see a huge return from subsurface drip irrigation. It is the most efficient in-season system available. Managing water with subsurface drip irrigation systems 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.

Low flow rate requirements of subsurface drip irrigation systems allow operating with smaller pumps than are required for a center pivot or furrow system. Flow rates are a key consideration with low-yielding wells. Producers realize significant energy savings when shifting surface irrigation to subsurface drip irrigation. Lower capabilities and energy savings are only possible due to higher efficiencies.

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

Precisely placing each drop of water, reduces crop stress and weed germination. Subsurface drip irrigation eliminates surface evaporation and herbicide wash-out. SDI provides a safe and efficient delivery for fertilizers and chemicals. Additionally, these delivery methods lessen labor requirements and fuel costs. Efficient irrigation with fewer salts is significant to producers.

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

Automating subsurface drip irrigation allows frequent water applications. Injecting fertilizers and other chemicals such as acids, chlorine, and even pesticides with the irrigation water provide uniform distribution. Managing and applying small amounts of water and other inputs daily or several times a day is productive. Adjusting small and frequent treatments 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 Cloud-enabled subsurface drip irrigation monitoring and management system. This system combines hardware, software, and communication components. And it has analytical tools and an advanced user interface to make it a comprehensive and robust centralized crop management system. The proven field management technology gives producers 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 view Crop Health Imagery digitally. Nutrient deficiency, nitrogen stress, or herbicide injury can be seen on the digital image allowing producers to take immediate action. Making changes for clogged nozzles, insect damage, moisture stress, soil compaction, and initial signs of disease is simple.