Here is a practical guide to designing and managing a drip system for irrigating row crops. Drip systems are potentially much more efficient than other irrigation methods, but only if the system is carefully designed and managed. Using this guide you'll be better prepared to address the problems associated with drip irrigation. Inside you'll find information on how to design and maintain an efficient system so you can achive water savings; discussion of patterns of root develoment, soil water content, and soil salinity when using drip irrigation; how to apply water uniformly; how to determine how much water is being applied; timing and length of irrigation sessions; how to inject chemicals and fertilizers through a drip system; and how to prevent clogging.