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New Research Shows How Biochar and Smarter Irrigation Can Save Water and Support Crop Growth in West Texas
A groundbreaking field study conducted by Arjun Kafle, Sukhbir Singh, Manpreet Singh, Preetaman Bajwa, Sanjit Deb, Catherine Simpson, and Glen Ritchie offers critical insight into how farmers in dry regions can save water while still producing strong cucumber yields. Over two years, this team of researchers explored the combined effects of deficit irrigation (DI) and […]
Smarter Water Use for Growing Sweet Corn: What the Research Shows
Based on research by Arjun Kafle, Sukhbir Singh, Sanjit Deb, Catherine Simpson, and Glen Ritchie(Crop Science, 2025, Texas Tech University), water is a precious resource—especially in hot, dry places like West Texas. For farmers growing sweet corn, managing water wisely is more important than ever. A 2-year field study led by Arjun Kafle and his […]
A TED Talk presented by Bob Lerner – How Biochar Is Helping
Bob Lerner perfectly presents the unique position biochar has in the soil to support a balanced, natural structure that allows plant life to flourish.
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