Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Subsurface irrigation delivers irrigation water directly to the crop root zone and maintains soil moisture for optimum plant growth by subsurface means. This video explores how William Birdsong implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Hartford, Alabama.
Practice benefits when paired with an irrigation water management plan:
• Improves plant productivity and health
• Improves water use efficiency
• Reduces weed growth
• Reduces erosion
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
Subsurface irrigation delivers irrigation water directly to the crop root zone and maintains soil moisture for optimum plant growth by subsurface means. This video explores how William Birdsong implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Hartford, Alabama.
Practice benefits when paired with an irrigation water management plan:
• Improves plant productivity and health
• Improves water use efficiency
• Reduces weed growth
• Reduces erosion
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
