bumigro Mulch Film Offers Plastic-Free Mulch Solution for Vegetable Growers

Dec 31, 2025
By Farms.com

Microbe-Edible Mulch Film Wins World Ag Expo Award

būmigro Mulch Film is offering vegetable growers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic mulch by combining durability with natural decomposition. Made from upcycled agricultural biomass, the microbe-edible film delivers the same performance growers expect from conventional plastic, including moisture retention, weed suppression, and soil warming, without creating long-term waste.

Designed to match the needs of every growing season, būmigro Mulch Film remains strong and flexible during crop production. When the season ends, growers can simply disc the film into the soil.

There is no removal or disposal required. Soil microorganisms recognize the material as a food source and naturally break it down into organic matter, water, and carbon dioxide, leaving no plastic residue or harmful byproducts behind.

For vegetable growers, this approach can significantly reduce labor demands and disposal costs, which often account for a large share of production expenses. By eliminating plastic removal and off-farm disposal, the system also helps prevent soil disturbance and erosion.

In addition to labor savings, the film supports long-term soil health. Certified to meet the highest international standards, the composting process helps keep soil productive season after season while aligning with sustainable farming practices.

The innovation has gained international recognition, earning a spot among the Top 10 winners in the 2026 World Ag Expo Top 10 New Products Contest, sponsored by the F3 Initiative. Vegetable growers can see the award-winning mulch film in person during the World Ag Expo, scheduled for February 10-12, 2026, in Tulare, California, where it will be featured alongside other leading agricultural innovations.

Photo Credit: būmigro Mulch Film by būmi

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.