Subirrigation

an irrigator spraying water in a corn field

Produced with contributions by John McMaine, former Griffith Endowed Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer.

Why is it important to know what the system needs before installing subirrigation? John McMaine and Anthony Bly talk about subirrigation this week by discussing the following:

  • The history of irrigation and storm water management.
  • The mechanism of operation for subirrigation.
  • Why design and management is important and how it differs for each system.
  • Benefits of understanding the needs in a system by finding out what’s underground.
  • The future of subirrigation management and innovative projects.

Joining us in this week’s episode is Dr. Thomas Scherer, an extension agricultural engineer and associate professor for the department of agricultural and Biosystems engineering at North Dakota State University.

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