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Biochar as Fertilizer, Odor and GHG Suppressor

March 4, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Iowa State scientists enhance biorenewable economics with in-depth research on biochar.

Composter plans $5.6-million Missouri facility

February 11, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The Seattle-based company will establish a line using Biofraction technology, capable of processing 100 tons of organic bio-waste per day into sources of renewable commodities.

Maximizing Solar Efficiency for Higher Profits, Better Soil Health

Gaston, Ind., no-tiller Jason Mauck captures maximum sunlight and carbon through relay intercropping cash crops and cover crops and integrating manure.

By Julia Gerlach posted on February 21, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Gaston, Ind., no-tiller Jason Mauck captures maximum sunlight and carbon through relay intercropping cash crops and cover crops and integrating manure.

Biofertilizers Helping No-Tillers Save Money, Fix Soils and Boost Yields

With a little time investment and a cheap source, soils and crops can benefit from biosolids, compost, biochar, sea plant extracts and other natural products.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

While no-tillers typically enjoy a reduction in fuel, machinery costs and labor when compared to their conventional-tillage neighbors, fertilizing their soils and crops isn’t getting any cheaper.

Using High-Carbon Char as a Soil Amendment to Improve Soil Properties

March 7, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Nebraska Extension

Nebraska Extension shares the results of a study of high-carbon char as a soil amendment to increase soil carbon concentration in farm ground.

Grant Funding Available in Kansas, Nebraska for Biochar Initiatives

January 18, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Nebraska Forest Service

Great Plains Biochar Initiative aims to give organizations a jump start in biochar development and production in Nebraska and Kansas.

USDA Announces Changes for Largest Conservation Program

September 1, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service

In response to customer and partner input, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today a significant update to the Conservation Stewardship Program, the nation’s largest conservation program by acreage.

UNL Studying Whether Sugarbeet Char Can Improve Soil

June 17, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Scientists from the University of Nebraska have begun a multi-year study into whether high-carbon char, a fine, powdery coal dust left over from sugarbeet processing, can improve crop fields.

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