Tag: Long-Term Soil Health

In this webinar, we discuss how the use of plastics in agriculture contributes to soil contamination, microplastic pollution, and reduced long-term soil health. Single-use plastics like mulch films, bale wrap, and silage bags and covers can degrade into contaminants that can alter soil pH, disrupt microbial communities, and hinder plant growth. Additionally, plastic residues can leach hazardous chemicals, which could end up in the food chain. The panel addresses concerns about plastic use in agricultural settings, alternatives to traditional plastics, recycling agricultural plastics, and equipment design to handle agricultural plastics. This presentation was broadcast on August 21, 2026. Continue reading “From Barn to Field: Plastic Pathways”