Texas Corn on Drip Irrigation
Quick Look
Texas Corn Producers followed a Panhandle producer's corn field on drip irrigation from planting to harvest during the hottest year on record in the state's history, 2011. Learn how David Carthel's drip system paid off despite Mother Nature's tough hand. Watch this series of videos to find out more about just one of the many ways producers are working to conserve our precious water resources, while achieving yields that will help feed a growing world population.
Carthel worked with his local USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service to determine a conservation plan that would work best for his operation. Learn more about how you can help conserve resources by contacting your local USDA-NRCS agent today!
Below is a brief overiew of how Carthel used his drip system for the 2011 growing season. Watch the series of videos on our YouTube Channel or follow the link on this website.