Plastic Mulches — A Remarkable Thing When It Comes to Growing Raspberries By Lisa DeVetter|October 11, 2022 Washington State University aims to determine which of the new mulch technologies provides the most value. Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Guess Which Plastic Mulch Color Is the Tops for Tomatoes By K-State Research and Extension|April 25, 2022 When it comes to plasticulture, researchers say you might not be surprised by which color works best to increase yields and keep weeds at bay.
Why Von Bergen’s Country Market Grows With Different Colored Plastic Mulch By Johnny Eppich|August 18, 2021 There is a science behind why the family farm has seen an increase in yields for its tomatoes and peppers.
Plastic Mulches Prove Effective Against Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Crops By David Eddy|May 11, 2021 Trials indicate the mulches not only reduce the pest populations, but also might increase yields to boot.
Why Biodegradable Plastic Mulch is Trending with Berry Growers By Lisa DeVetter|April 8, 2020 Even though this technology to curtail waste doesn’t meet the requirements for organic production, it’s still poised to set a new standard.
Can Mulch Protect Raspberries from Spotted Wing Drosophila? By Kathie Taylor|November 20, 2019 Wisconsin berries are barely making it with the winged pest on the fly, but scientists are looking at new ways to defend from ground level.
Researchers Examining Potential for Longer Berry Season in Northeast Posted by Christina Herrick|May 23, 2017 Team at Penn State University using low and high tunnels and plastic coverings to extend raspberry and strawberry seasons.
New Source For High And Low Tunnel Berry Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|August 29, 2016 TunnelBerries project offers resources for growers, Extension agents, and those interested in berry production under cover.
Strawberry Bed Mulcher Rolls Out As Possible Game-Changer Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2013 This new strawberry bed mulcher from Northwest Tillers may change how growers prepare for their next crop. [mmw-video […]
Planting In Plastic By Growing Produce Staff|May 1, 2007 The RTME-1100 semiautomatic transplanter from Renaldo Sales & Service Inc. plants through plastic-mulch-covered beds at speeds up to […]