In order to control fruit rot caused by fungi,
rice straw was placed
under the strawberry plants in the organic system while strawberry plants in the non-organic system were sprayed with fungicides.
Eligible activities
under the Mid-South module include: 1) removal of
rice straw from the field after harvest, 2) early drainage at the end of the growing season, 3) intermittent flooding during the growing season, and 4) increased water and / or energy use efficiency, achieved through measures including but not limited to: convert contour levees to precision or zero grade; use of side inlet / poly piping systems; use of more efficient diesel pumps; switch from diesel to electric pumps; use of soil moisture sensors to tailor flood to water needs.