Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

Ever step outside after a rainstorm and find your shoes sinking into soggy grass? You’re not alone. Many yards collect puddles that stick around for days, making it hard to enjoy your outdoor space.

A 136 acre wetland was created in Humboldt County as final seven ag drainage wells were closed. (Photo from Iowa Ag Secretary @MikeNaigIA X account.) A state-led effort to identify and close dozens of ...

Minnesota farm groups are pushing back against calls for tighter oversight of underground drainage tile as environmental advocates warn of nitrate pollution and erosion risks.

Drainage is everything when it comes to soil. You'll see seed packets and planting guides for plants that can tolerate all kinds of soil conditions, but the one condition virtually every plant needs ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $5 million in grant funding for a program that helps create, enhance or restore wetlands. Iowa has received a part of that grant funding for a ...

GILLETTE - After three months, the Bureau of Land Management will resume processing permits for "drainage protection" wells in areas of the Powder River Basin where new production would help stop the ...