Field Drainage Infrastructure (IMAGE)

Iowa State University

Field Drainage Infrastructure

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This photo shows the amount of drainage infrastructure that might exist under a typical farm field. Drainage keeps soils dry enough for farmers to cultivate crops in soil that might be too wet otherwise.

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Michael Castellano

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