Agricultural perlite is used "as a soil amendment to improve drainage and increase water-holding capacity," says Brandt. "It can be blended with various substrates for hydroponic systems or mixed ...

The big benefit of tile drainage is preventing soil from becoming saturated, a major detriment to root development and crop yield, South Dakota farmer Brian Hefty says. “Plants will not grow into a ...

But, beginning in the 1880s, railroads opened up the Bootheel to logging. 1905, Little River Drainage District constructed elaborate ditches, canals, and levees to drain the swamp land. As a result, ...

The meeting provided a platform for farmers to voice their concerns and explore solutions tailored to their specific needs. Minister Mustapha reiterated that ...