Research between Penn State and some European institutions is trying to identify risks associated with biochar to make a safer soil amendment for farmers and the environment.

A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

Biochar is gaining popularity with viticulturists for its ability to sequester carbon and improve soil health, but ...

A new long-term study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from crop residues, can significantly enhance soil carbon storage, but its ...

A closed-loop recycling initiative in Napa and Sonoma is remanufacturing used plastic stretch film. Betsy Andrews examines the benefits and limitations of biochar; a look at Pacines Ranch and their ...

Why Gardeners Swear by Biochar — And How You Can Make Your Own originally appeared on Dengarden. It's possible you've heard of biochar or know someone who uses it, but if you're reading this, then you ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Krull’s Composting is hosting a “Living Soil Seminar” on Feb. 20 where attendees can gain hands-on knowledge on improving soil health using regenerative and organic practices.

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.9 million to a researcher at the University of Arkansas to study the ...