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25-Feb-2021

Delta Plastics Launches Suite of Upgraded Tech Tools for Farmers The leader in polytube irrigation announces new and improved Pipe Planner irrigation software as well as a new mobile app for polytube collections called Push for Pick Up... read more

Delta Plastics of Little Rock receives 2018 ENVY award

26-Apr-2018

ADEQ, Gov. Hutchinson hand out annual awards for state’s top environmental projects The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) recognized the state’s top environmental stewards during a ceremony at the State Capitol Tuesday (April 24) where Gov. Asa Hutchinson touted key conservation.. read more

Introducing the New H2O Website

29-Jun-2017

We are very excited to announce the launch of the H2O Initiative website, h2oinitiative.com! We are committed to the H2O Initiative and reducing irrigation water use by 20% by the year 2020 in the Mississippi Delta. This website contains multiple tools for improving flood and furrow i.. read more

Delta Farm Press Touts Flowmeter as Primary Irrigation Management Tool

23-Jun-2017

As Delta Plastics announced to growers this week that portable flowmeters are available on loan at several locations throughout the Delta free of charge, Delta FarmPress published an article touting flowmeters.. read more

Delta Plastics Reminds Growers That Free Flowmeters Are Available

16-Jun-2017

Lower Mississippi Valley — Flowmeters on loan — Delta Plastics reminds growers that portable flowmeters are available at several locations throughout the Delta. These portable flowmeters are available free of charge. Some are available for checkout and some come with professional assistance. “The.. read more

Rice Farming features article on M.I.R.I.

05-Apr-2017

SAY 'HELLO' TO MIRI Efficient rice irrigation utilizing polytube and MIRI (Multiple Inlet Rice Irrigation) was featured in a recent Rice Farming article.. read more

On-line Trainings for Pipe Planner – See what everyone is talking about

10-Feb-2017

Greetings! The final week of the Pipe Planner webinar instructional series is this week. Two webinars will be offered -- one on Tuesday, March 28 and the other on Friday, March 31, both from 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you have questions or concerns about how to use Pipe Planner for furrow irrigated fields or le.. read more

Learn More About Pipe Planner

30-Jan-2017

Use the link below to watch our new tutorial videos. Learn how you can save money, energy and time with Pipe Planner.. read more

MSU: Rice farmers can get same yield with 1/3 less water

20-Dec-2016

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Some rice farmers can use much less water and get the same yield by flooding their fields at the start and end of the season, and letting them dry out a bit in between, Mississippi State University researchers say. That’s a radical change from recommendations across the Rice Belt to.. read more

Pipe Planner Case Study Receives Bronze Award

14-Dec-2016

Delta Plastics' Pipe Planner tool is the subject of an Arkansas educator's recent case study, which has received a bronze award for best case. David Graham Hyatt, a clinical assistant professor of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas produced.. read more

Delta Plastics Is One of Arkansas' Best Places to Work

23-Sep-2016

Delta Plastics was recently named Arkansas' Best Places to Work. We were honored to receive the award from Arkansas Business. View .pdf here View original article archive in ARKANSAS BUSINESS, September 21, 2016 issue ("Best Places to Work 2016" Suppleme.. read more

Announcing Upgraded Pipe Planner Web-Based Irrigation Application

26-May-2016

New functionality now allows growers to create the most efficient irrigation systems for rice fields Delta Plastics, the leading manufacturer and supplier of irrigation polytube for the agriculture industry, announces Pipe Planner 3.0, an upgrade of the company’s irrig.. read more

Rice Farmers Learn More About Efficient Rice Irrigation

19-Apr-2016

Farmers are finding out about the many advantages of Multiple Inlet Rice Irrigation (MIRI). Delta Plastics is helping spread the word, not only about the water and energy savings of MIRI, but about how easy it is to implement and its many benefits to crop growth. Among th.. read more

Dhu Thompson named Arkansas Business Executive of the Year

26-Feb-2016

We congratulate our own, Dhu Thompson (holding award), as the ABOY Business Executive of the Year... read more

Ramey Stiles Wins ATV in Delta Plastics Drawing

26-Mar-2015

Ramey Stiles (left) of Ramey Stiles Farms, West Helena, Ark., is presented with a new Yamaha Grizzly® 350 ATV by Delta Plastics sales representative Charlie Wood (right). Stiles' entry was drawn in the giveaway sponsored by Delta Plastics at the 63rd Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show he.. read more

Billion Pound Recycling Landmark Reached

11-Mar-2015

Delta Plastics Chairman Dhu Thompson and CEO Sean Whiteley present Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson with bags made from material recycled by Delta Plastics. Little Rock, Ark. -- Delta Plastics, the largest recycler of plastic in Arkansas, announced that it has now recycled more than one.. read more

Introducing our new mobile app!

20-Jan-2015

Announcing the new Delta Plastics mobile app available now for Apple and Android. Just search Delta Plastics to download this app today and discover how easy it is to request used polytube recycling, search products, view upcoming events and learn more about the H2O Initiative... read more

Recycle Your Used Polytube

17-Sep-2014

We offer two convenient options for recycling used polytube. On-Farm Collection Site Our fleet of specially equipped collection trucks and expert drivers will pick up used tubing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and parts of Texas. We will pick up your used polytube for FREE (15-roll minim.. read more

Delta Plastics Launches H20 Initiative

18-Aug-2014

Pipe Planner Offered Free To Farmers Delta Plastics the leading manufacturer of irrigation polytube, launched a regional initiative for water conservation that includes one very ambitious goal. The “Delta Plastics H20 Initiative” is a commitment to reduce irrigation water use within the Mississippi.. read more

Delta Plastics releases newly designed website!

13-Aug-2014

Delta Plastics, a manufacturer and supplier of agricultural irrigation polytube, has launched its newly designed website -- www.deltaplastics.com. Designed to provide a user-friendly experience, the website offers improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing different types of customers to access.. read more