Sandnes, Norway, 27 August 2025 – Desert Control AS (DSRT) announces the initiation of a large-scale Yield Trial in Somerton, Arizona, in partnership with Oasis Date, a leading commercial grower of organic Medjool dates. The trial aims to advance crop yields and sustainable farming through the use of Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) technology.

The new trial follows successful outcomes observed in early 2025, when LNC was applied to more than 9,000 date trees at a California ranch operated by Oasis Date. That application demonstrated water conservation benefits, prompting further investigation into yield performance.

Key Highlights:

• Full-cycle study with comparative assessment of crop yield and resource efficiency for 1,000 LNC-treated date trees against untreated control trees.
• Comparison of two different treatment schedules, evaluating single-dose vs split-dose LNC applications
• Secondary assessments of water utilization, water use efficiency, and nutrient use efficiency to measure broader impacts on inputs and economic
  outcomes
• Validation and scientific collaboration with the University of Arizona to ensure independent data collection, transparency, and rigor
• Integration of LNC with proven best practices in commercial date farming, including monitoring of nutrient leaching, salinity risk, and soil health indicators

Trial Purpose and Objectives
The large-scale research project is designed to explore how different LNC strategies may be integrated with commercial farming practices to enhance soil water-holding capacity, nutrient retention, and long-term soil health.
Researchers will track performance indicators such as soil chemistry, plant growth, crop yield, and fruit quality.

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About Oasis Date

Oasis Date manages over 5,000 acres of date farms, producing more than 1 billion dates annually. As the majority supplier for Natural Delights®, the #1 Medjool date brand in North America, Oasis Date leads the way in sustainable agriculture with its commitment to regenerative organic farming. It is notably the world’s first and only Regenerative Organic Certified® date farm, embodying a dedication to environmental sustainability and farmworker fairness.

About Desert Control

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Its proprietary Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, the company aims to preserve natural resources, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.

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