Mulch Matters

By Nataliya Shcherbatyuk

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Episodes: 36

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We are here to update you on the latest research about BDM and recycling options PE mulch as well as help you to answer any questions you might have. In each episode, we'll dive into the latest research, trends, news, and insights on why mulch matters and how we can improve plastic mulch end-of-life options. We'll also branch out and discuss other plastics as well as talk to researchers, experts, and practitioners in the field who will share their insights and experiences on how to use mulch effectively in different settings.

Episode Date
Microplastics Through the Eyes of a Passionate Scientist: Amanda Wong
Oct 28, 2026
Willingness to Pay: Kevin Morris on Consumer Demand for Sustainable Strawberries
Sep 28, 2026
Inside the Mulch Film Challenge: A Deep Dive with Waste Expert Gene Jones
Aug 28, 2026
Turning recovered plastic mulch into opportunities for asphalt
Jul 27, 2026
Turning Plastic Mulch into Opportunity: Cynthia Sigira on Pyrolysis, Recycling Challenges & Circular Solutions
Jun 29, 2026
From Cradle to Grave: Life Cycle Insights from California's Strawberry Fields
May 29, 2026
Biodegradable Mulch in Florida Strawberries: Research, Challenges, and Opportunities
Apr 30, 2026
Understanding Biodegradable Mulches, Microbes and Isotopes with Sean Schaeffer and Jacob Clements
Mar 31, 2026
The Science Behind Compostable Mulch: A Conversation with Dan Martens
Feb 18, 2026
From Macro to Micro: Following Mulch Fragments Through the Soil
Jan 30, 2026
Beyond the Plastic: How Social Values Shape Mulch Decisions in Agriculture
Dec 18, 2025
Plastic Waste to Soil Wealth: A Microbial Makeover with Sam Baker
Nov 19, 2025
Recycling Roots: Theron Smith's Journey from Metal to Mulch in the Plasticulture Revolution
Oct 20, 2025
From Wood Chips to Mulch: A Conversation on Lignocellulose Film with Aidan Williams
Sep 23, 2025
Beyond Plastic: Dr. Shuresh Ghimire on Extension Partnerships, IPM, Hemp, and Smarter Mulching Solutions
Aug 20, 2025
History and Future of Sustainable Plasticulture in CA with Jazmine Mejia-Muñoz
Jul 15, 2025
From Washington to China: Lessons in Strawberry Production and Sustainable Ag with Dr. Carol Miles
Jun 13, 2025
Engineering a Cleaner Future: Recycling Plasticulture with Andros Engineering
May 15, 2025
Digging Deep: Microplastics, Soil Health, and Sustainable Agriculture with Nayab Gull
Apr 11, 2025
Transforming Plastic Waste: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture with Kevin DeWhitt
Mar 18, 2025
Plastic Pollution in Agriculture: Challenges, Solutions, and the Global Impact with Dr. Karen Mancl
Feb 03, 2025
From Construction to Cultivation: Ben Weiss on Hydromulch, Sustainability, and the Future of Agriculture
Jan 09, 2025
Breaking down biodegradable mulches: insights with Dr. Carol Miles
Dec 04, 2024
Mulch matters: exploring the impact of plastic (PE) and biodegradable (BDM) mulches in agriculture
Nov 01, 2024
Digging deeper: soil science, biodegradable mulches, and environmental sustainability with Markus Flury
Oct 01, 2024
Sustainability at the heart of berries: a Driscoll's perspective
Sep 01, 2024
Exploring the California Strawberry Industry with Hillary Thomas
Aug 01, 2024
Exploring hydromulch with Dr. Dilpreet Bajwa: benefits and applications in organic farming
Jul 01, 2024
From weeds to wisdom: exploring hydromulch with Greta Gramig
Jun 01, 2024
From source to solution: Michael Vincent on turning plastic waste into products.
May 01, 2024
Sustainable solutions with compostable mulch films: a conversation with Dan Martens, VP of Novamont North America
Apr 01, 2024
Maximizing crop performance with biobased mulch: insights from Sam Wortman
Mar 01, 2024
Down to the ground mulch talk with Dr. Deirdre Griffin LaHue
Feb 01, 2024
Sustainable Horticulture: Exploring Biodegradable Mulch with Dr. Carol Miles
Dec 29, 2023
Project Origins: Exploring Plastic Mulching's Evolution with Directors Lisa DeVetter and Markus Flury
Nov 27, 2023
Introducing Mulch Matters: Our Podcast Journey Begins
Oct 27, 2023