My butternuts are looking great so far.
No spray
No till
No fert (yet)
No plasticulture
No weeds (just a little clover)
Hoping for 1-1.5k lbs from this patch, which would put it on par with a good conventional butternut crop.
No spray
No till
No fert (yet)
No plasticulture
No weeds (just a little clover)
Hoping for 1-1.5k lbs from this patch, which would put it on par with a good conventional butternut crop.
July 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
My butternuts are looking great so far.
No spray
No till
No fert (yet)
No plasticulture
No weeds (just a little clover)
Hoping for 1-1.5k lbs from this patch, which would put it on par with a good conventional butternut crop.
No spray
No till
No fert (yet)
No plasticulture
No weeds (just a little clover)
Hoping for 1-1.5k lbs from this patch, which would put it on par with a good conventional butternut crop.
New study alert! Biochar + poultry litter = a winning combo for improving soil health in tomato plasticulture systems 🍅 Our 2-year field trial shows benefits for pH, CEC, nitrogen, and microbial activity. #SoilHealth #Biochar 🌱
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August 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New study alert! Biochar + poultry litter = a winning combo for improving soil health in tomato plasticulture systems 🍅 Our 2-year field trial shows benefits for pH, CEC, nitrogen, and microbial activity. #SoilHealth #Biochar 🌱
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Already been done. Plasticulture. content.ces.ncsu.edu/plasticultur...
Plasticulture for Commercial Vegetables | NC State Extension Publications
This guide for farmers describes the advantages and disadvantages of using plasticulture to grow vegetables. It includes information on equipment needed, recommended ways to set up a fertigation syste...
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August 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Already been done. Plasticulture. content.ces.ncsu.edu/plasticultur...
People use a LOT of plastics in agriculture.
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential th...
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June 6, 2024 at 9:34 PM
People use a LOT of plastics in agriculture.
📣 #OurLastPaper is out! A review by Virginie Lacotte, Pedro Da Silva, and Sébastien Livi on the potential of pesticide-functionalized plastics for sustainable crop protection.
doi.org/10.1021/acs....
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Plasticulture Functionalized with Pesticides for Sustainable Crop Protection: A Systematic Review
Crops face significant biotic stress from animal pests, pathogens, and weeds, driving widespread use of pesticides and plasticulture. While synthetic pesticides harm the environment and human health, ...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📣 #OurLastPaper is out! A review by Virginie Lacotte, Pedro Da Silva, and Sébastien Livi on the potential of pesticide-functionalized plastics for sustainable crop protection.
doi.org/10.1021/acs....
doi.org/10.1021/acs....
North Carolina is the 3rd-largest U.S. producer of strawberries 🍓. Planted mid-September to early October 🌱, they take 60-90 days to fruit, with harvests in late April to May 🌼. Farmers grow Camarosa and Chandler and use plasticulture 📈. Honeybees and bumblebees 🐝 are key; flowers attract them 🌺.
March 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
North Carolina is the 3rd-largest U.S. producer of strawberries 🍓. Planted mid-September to early October 🌱, they take 60-90 days to fruit, with harvests in late April to May 🌼. Farmers grow Camarosa and Chandler and use plasticulture 📈. Honeybees and bumblebees 🐝 are key; flowers attract them 🌺.
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oregonrecyclers.org/sites/oregon...
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Plastics + Food = True
Read our new commentary on #plastics and food systems, from #plasticulture, mulches, #aquaculture, #FoodPackaging, to #microplastics and #nanoplastics and #ToxicChemicals.
Humans and the environment are exposed at every step. What can we do? 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Read our new commentary on #plastics and food systems, from #plasticulture, mulches, #aquaculture, #FoodPackaging, to #microplastics and #nanoplastics and #ToxicChemicals.
Humans and the environment are exposed at every step. What can we do? 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Plastics matter in the food system - Communications Earth & Environment
Pollution across the entire plastic lifecycle is a system-wide risk to food. Aspirational indicators related to plastic polymers and chemicals, land use, trade, and waste, environmental and human...
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March 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Plastics + Food = True
Read our new commentary on #plastics and food systems, from #plasticulture, mulches, #aquaculture, #FoodPackaging, to #microplastics and #nanoplastics and #ToxicChemicals.
Humans and the environment are exposed at every step. What can we do? 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Read our new commentary on #plastics and food systems, from #plasticulture, mulches, #aquaculture, #FoodPackaging, to #microplastics and #nanoplastics and #ToxicChemicals.
Humans and the environment are exposed at every step. What can we do? 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Thank you for posting this. The growth in plasticulture (agricultural practices such as plastic mulch, tube houses, and plastic greenhouses) is WAY underreported, in my opinion.
And subsidies or tax breaks for farmers purchasing such plastic are not uncommon.
And subsidies or tax breaks for farmers purchasing such plastic are not uncommon.
September 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thank you for posting this. The growth in plasticulture (agricultural practices such as plastic mulch, tube houses, and plastic greenhouses) is WAY underreported, in my opinion.
And subsidies or tax breaks for farmers purchasing such plastic are not uncommon.
And subsidies or tax breaks for farmers purchasing such plastic are not uncommon.
« Plasticulture » : quand le plastique remplace la paille dans les champs
« Plasticulture » : quand le plastique remplace la paille dans les champs
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June 12, 2024 at 2:36 AM
« Plasticulture » : quand le plastique remplace la paille dans les champs
Philippe Mauguin, PDG @inrae-france.bsky.social présente les enjeux de la journée "plasticulture et états des sols"
March 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Philippe Mauguin, PDG @inrae-france.bsky.social présente les enjeux de la journée "plasticulture et états des sols"
Indeed. And agriculture is a HUGE consumer of plastics (Google "plasticulture"), which are generally not recycled but rather burned at the end of the season or plowed under.
July 13, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Indeed. And agriculture is a HUGE consumer of plastics (Google "plasticulture"), which are generally not recycled but rather burned at the end of the season or plowed under.
On Farms, ‘ #Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, #plastic accumulates in #soil and in #plants, with potential threats to #FoodSafety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o... #food
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, #plastic accumulates in #soil and in #plants, with potential threats to #FoodSafety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o... #food
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential th...
civileats.com
June 6, 2024 at 12:15 AM
On Farms, ‘ #Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, #plastic accumulates in #soil and in #plants, with potential threats to #FoodSafety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o... #food
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, #plastic accumulates in #soil and in #plants, with potential threats to #FoodSafety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o... #food
The lease I took over was planted in soy for a decade, and plasticulture tomatoes for the two precious decades. And I’m finding so. much. plastic in the soil. It’s just absurd, and so completely unnecessary. Cover crop mulch and hemp twine are working beautifully for my peppers down there.
New study finds plastic film residues in Chinese croplands were 24.6 thousand t in 1993 and rose to 2.07 million t by 2020. It predicts that #plastic pollution will rise to 6.24 million t (357 kg per ha, equivalent to 0.1 g per kg soil) by 2050 on the current trajectory. 👀
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
National Inventory of Plastic Mulch Residues in Chinese Croplands From 1993 to 2050
In this study, we present a national assessment of plastic mulch residues in Chinese croplands at the county level from 1993 to 2050 and we provide guidelines on where and when we need to urgently co...
doi.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The lease I took over was planted in soy for a decade, and plasticulture tomatoes for the two precious decades. And I’m finding so. much. plastic in the soil. It’s just absurd, and so completely unnecessary. Cover crop mulch and hemp twine are working beautifully for my peppers down there.
I was mocking the Tice position. He wants a Mediterranean climate, but that comes with plasticulture farming where everything is done under plastic tents.
He does know what he is talking about, but he is a horrible human being, so doesn't care about the impact.
He does know what he is talking about, but he is a horrible human being, so doesn't care about the impact.
August 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I was mocking the Tice position. He wants a Mediterranean climate, but that comes with plasticulture farming where everything is done under plastic tents.
He does know what he is talking about, but he is a horrible human being, so doesn't care about the impact.
He does know what he is talking about, but he is a horrible human being, so doesn't care about the impact.
Besides treacherous chemicals, this technique also cuts “Plasticulture”. Rolling 1000’s of acres of plastic “weed barriers” over farmland creates plastic waste, accelerating climate change, hurting soil, air and water.
A forgotten farming technique is making a big comeback – here’s why yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/a-fo...
A forgotten farming technique is making a big comeback – here’s why » Yale Climate Connections
Facing new pressures, farmers are reviving a method from generations ago.
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January 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Besides treacherous chemicals, this technique also cuts “Plasticulture”. Rolling 1000’s of acres of plastic “weed barriers” over farmland creates plastic waste, accelerating climate change, hurting soil, air and water.
Besides treacherous chemicals, this technique also puts “Plasticulture” to rest. Rolling 1000’s of acres of plastic “weed barriers” over farmland creates plastic waste contributing to climate change, hurting soil, air and water.
January 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Besides treacherous chemicals, this technique also puts “Plasticulture” to rest. Rolling 1000’s of acres of plastic “weed barriers” over farmland creates plastic waste contributing to climate change, hurting soil, air and water.
MODERN FARMER A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture? : Barry Friesen remembers the days when plastic wasn’t used on farms. “One of my first summer jobs was working as a farm hand on a dairy farm,” he recalls. “It would take a team of workers six weeks to bale hay.…
A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture?
Barry Friesen remembers the days when plastic wasn’t used on farms. “One of my first summer jobs was working as a farm hand on a dairy farm,” he recalls. “It would take a team of workers six weeks to bale hay. Now, with technology and various types of…
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February 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM
MODERN FARMER A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture? : Barry Friesen remembers the days when plastic wasn’t used on farms. “One of my first summer jobs was working as a farm hand on a dairy farm,” he recalls. “It would take a team of workers six weeks to bale hay.…
We do have slugs and snails. Just haven't found them to be much of a problem in my ornamental gardens. I have had problems with them in plasticulture growing melons, but other than that...
December 6, 2024 at 3:38 PM
We do have slugs and snails. Just haven't found them to be much of a problem in my ornamental gardens. I have had problems with them in plasticulture growing melons, but other than that...
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists www.h2oiq.org/on-farms-pla... "As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety." #plastic #microplastics #farming #publichealth
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists — H2O IQ
U.S. farms are covered in plastic. And as it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety, public health.
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June 9, 2024 at 6:48 PM
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists www.h2oiq.org/on-farms-pla... "As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety." #plastic #microplastics #farming #publichealth
“Block Grant Program will help farmers, ranchers, and foresters…that have suffered losses in timber, infrastructure, poultry, beef cattle, dairy cattle, milk loss, dairy feed loss, pecans, blueberries, citrus, nursery, plasticulture, and bare ground practices due to Hurricane Helene”
March 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
“Block Grant Program will help farmers, ranchers, and foresters…that have suffered losses in timber, infrastructure, poultry, beef cattle, dairy cattle, milk loss, dairy feed loss, pecans, blueberries, citrus, nursery, plasticulture, and bare ground practices due to Hurricane Helene”
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o...
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o...
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential th...
civileats.com
June 8, 2024 at 10:06 AM
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o...
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com/2024/06/05/o...
Agricultural use of #plastics is so engrained it's called "#plasticulture." Scientists are finding microplastics in waterways and soil, potentially contaminating high-value crops. Reducing plastic on farms is likely going to require legislative action, experts say. My latest @insideclimatenews.org
Can California Farmers Break Free From Plastic? - Inside Climate News
Microplastics in waterways and soil are fueling calls to reduce the pervasiveness of plastic in agriculture.
insideclimatenews.org
August 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Agricultural use of #plastics is so engrained it's called "#plasticulture." Scientists are finding microplastics in waterways and soil, potentially contaminating high-value crops. Reducing plastic on farms is likely going to require legislative action, experts say. My latest @insideclimatenews.org
"Agriculture is responsible for 3.5 percent of global plastic production, a figure that may seem small until you consider the sheer volume of plastics produced: around 400 million metric tons per year."
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‘Plasticulture’ in Farming Persists, Potentially Threatening Food Safety
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com
July 29, 2024 at 8:13 PM
"Agriculture is responsible for 3.5 percent of global plastic production, a figure that may seem small until you consider the sheer volume of plastics produced: around 400 million metric tons per year."
civileats.com/2024/06/05/on...
civileats.com/2024/06/05/on...
"Agriculture is responsible for 3.5 percent of global plastic production, a figure that may seem small until you consider the sheer volume of plastics produced: around 400 million metric tons per year."
civileats.com/2024/06/05/on...
civileats.com/2024/06/05/on...
‘Plasticulture’ in Farming Persists, Potentially Threatening Food Safety
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential threats to food safety.
civileats.com
July 15, 2024 at 8:13 PM
"Agriculture is responsible for 3.5 percent of global plastic production, a figure that may seem small until you consider the sheer volume of plastics produced: around 400 million metric tons per year."
civileats.com/2024/06/05/on...
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