Biochar, also referred to as carbon material, is produced from the thermochemical conversion process (heating or burning) of feedstocks or waste biomass, such as forest residue, crops, or agricultural ...

Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists, partnering with American Farmland Trust, extension educators and four Nebraska ...

Agricultural waste is often seen as a disposal problem, but new research suggests it could be a powerful tool for climate ...

Researchers have found that most biochar fed to dairy cows survives the digestive process and remains highly stable, meaning it could be applied to ...

A new study reveals that biochar can create tiny but powerful soil microenvironments that significantly reduce cadmium contamination in crops. The findings offer fresh insight into how this ...

Biochar, a charcoal-like sub-stance derived from agricultural and forest wastes, is gaining recognition as an effective soil amendment that not only enhances plant growth but also helps combat climate ...

The future of a proposed fertilizer facility in Saratoga County is unclear — and so are plans for a Fulton County location. Saratoga Biochar Solutions has been trying to build a plant in the town of ...