Take Back Control: The Benefits of Subsurface Irrigation for Farmers

Mother Nature is unpredictable, but farmers can regain some control with the help of subsurface irrigation. This technique enables farmers to manage their water table and improve soil health, resulting in higher crop yields. Rusty Johnson, the owner of FieldMAXX Water Management LLC, knows all about the advantages of subsurface irrigation. Join Rusty and his team as they install a drainage system on around 70 acres of land in Missouri. Discover how this innovative technology can make a real difference to farmers, giving them greater control over their crops and, ultimately, their livelihoods.

Chapters & Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:05 There's no better value for your dollar
00:10 Taking back control with Subsurface Irrigation
00:31 Benefits of Subsurface Irrigation
01:01 What's the impact?
01:13 Weather is unpredictable– Take some of the anxiety and stress out of farming
01:35 How does managing the water on your farm compare to rainfall?
01:52 A tough year for yields? Drainage is the solution.
02:05 Tiling your land doesn't mean removing moisture.
02:28 Even in a drought year, tile drainage boosts yield
02:36 Rusty Johnson, Owner of FieldMAXX, keeps honing his practices.
02:49 "It's working... it's the best think you can make your money back on." - Alex Barrans, Prinsco Ag Sales Representative