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Plastic mulch research

Aug 25, 2025

Two new research articles have been published on the impact of agricultural plastic mulch on plant growth and the environment. Learn more about biodegradable mulch to grow rice and the sustainability of plastic mulch in agriculture
Upscaling food waste to animal feed

Aug 19, 2025

A third of the world's food is wasted, accounting 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Japan has taken the lead and China is following in converting food waste to animal feed to reduce their reliance on grain imports. Learn more at
Agricultural plastic pollution - US and China

Feb 4, 2025

This podcast explores the evolution of plastic mulch use, the growing concern over microplastics in soil, and innovative strategies to mitigate plastic waste in farming. Dr. Mancl also discusses the role of biodegradable plastics, global policies, and the importance of U.S.-China collaboration in addressing agricultural plastic pollution.