Desert Control develops solutions to improve light, sandy, and thirsty soils, increasing their ability to retain water and nutrients; enhancing soil health.
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The treated sample (bottom) is visibly moister than the untreated one (top). And it isn't clumpy or clay-like: it's still soil that drains, it just holds on to more water.
Swipe through to see the difference. 🌱
In May, we treated a field in Visalia, California with Liquid Natural Clay. The soil there is 92% sand.
Five months later, a soil probe tells the story.
This week our CEO and management team saw MESA (Modular Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture) run with all modules for the first time: 800+ date palms treated with Liquid Natural Clay in the Coachella Valley, joined by our partners SOYL #LiquidNaturalClay #AgTech
California’s Central Valley grows most of the world’s almonds, and every drop of water counts. LNC improves the soil’s ability to hold water and nutrients in the root zone, helping growers get more out of every irrigation cycle.
More updates from the field as the season goes on.
2,800 almond trees, one goal: making every drop of water count.
This week our team applied Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) across 20 acres of almonds in Shafter, California, covering about 2,800 trees.
Two stops down, one to go. This week we joined Phytech and Ultra Gro in Wasco and Madera to talk soil moisture and water with Central Valley growers.
Final stop: Turlock, 16 September. Growers welcome. #SoilHealth #WaterEfficiency
Two samples from the same irrigation pipe, minutes apart. One clear, one carrying Liquid Natural Clay out to five acres of turf. Then the line flushes clean again. The full LNC process, filmed at Cal State Fullerton.
~8 acres treated at CSU Fullerton.
The 2024 trial on the practice softball field cut irrigation ~50% on the treated area, with turf quality maintained through a summer above 100°F.
Delivered through existing irrigation. No new hardware.
LNC binds to the sand particles and holds both where the vine can reach them.
The trial is tracking:
Irrigation water applied vs. the grower’s standard practice
Soil moisture in the root zone
Yield and fruit quality at harvest
Desert Control has applied Liquid Natural Clay to a 2-acre grape block in California’s Coachella Valley, one of the state’s earliest harvest regions, and one of its driest.
The soils here are sandy. Water and nutrients move straight past the root zone.
New ground in Los Angeles. ⛳️ Desert Control has launched a Liquid Natural Clay pilot at a golf course in the LA area to measure water use, soil moisture retention and turf quality. Can courses use less water while maintaining premium playing conditions? Results to follow.
10 acres of apricots. One of California's most water-stressed regions. Our latest Liquid Natural Clay pilot in Kettleman City is complete.
LNC goes in through existing irrigation — helping sandy soil hold water where the roots need it.
New field trials: Liquid Natural Clay boosted romaine lettuce yield ~30% and water-use efficiency 33% in the Salinas Valley, no extra water required. A follow-up trial confirmed 34% higher yield.
Full results 👉 desertcontrol.com/results/
This pilot builds on proven results at California courses like Woodland Hills Country Club and Berkeley Country Club, where LNC has been delivering measurable savings through peak summer heat.
#WaterConservation #GolfCourseManagement #Sustainability
LNC changes the equation. By enabling sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, our technology can reduce irrigation needs by up to 25% — cutting costs, strengthening turf health, and freeing up budget to reinvest in the course.
Golf courses in the region face a hard reality: irrigation is often their single largest operating cost, and water prices keep climbing. Some courses spend upwards of $1 million a year just to keep turf alive.
Desert Control is proud to announce a new pilot of our LNC technology at a golf course in Los Angeles, California the latest step in our expansion across Southern California's golf sector.
Pictured: our cherry orchard pilot in Kern County, CA — integrated with existing irrigation in <15 min.
With the local water district cutting 2027 allocations, this grower is evaluating LNC to boost water-use efficiency across their cherry crop. 🍒
"Will this compromise my irrigation lines?"
One of the first questions growers ask us — and a fair one. The answer is no.
LNC is screen-filtered going in and out, with lines flushed post-application for clean flow.
LNC transforms sandy soils into root zones that hold water and nutrients where trees need them most. Less water. More resilience.
Want to know more? Reach out to our sales ag team.
#SustainableFarming #SGMA hashtag#SmartFarming #CentralValley #LiquidNaturalClay
