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Plastic from Milk? USDA Funds for Farm Projects, Planting Garlic and Preparing the Field for Spring | Daily Farm Brief
Could a cheesemaking byproduct become the next generation of packaging? Researchers at UC Davis are testing a process that turns whey permeate into biodegradable plastic—and it could create another market for something the dairy industry already produces.
Join Rick Portanova for Farm Tales Unplugged — Daily Farm Brief, Episode 36, for Thursday, October 29, 2026. Today’s show connects new agricultural research with conservation opportunities and practical fall work that can make a difference on the farm.
From dairy byproduct to useful material: Special microbes feed on milk sugar, producing…
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