As the new school year kicks off, it’s time to unleash some creativity and teach the kiddos about sustainability with a project that’s both messy and magical! We’re talking about getting their hands dirty while learning how to grow something green. And guess what? You don’t need to buy anything fancy—just grab that old egg […]

Pyrolysis involves heating organic materials without oxygen, decomposing them through heat alone, unlike burning which requires oxygen.

Biochar is a sustainable product that can be effectively used in various systems to remove odors.

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 […]

High-interporosity biochar significantly boosts water retention in coarse soils, especially when combined with compost and cover cropping.

In a groundbreaking experiment, Cherry Belle radishes were cultivated alongside biochar, unveiling a promising alliance that intrigued researchers with its potential to revolutionize agricultural practices.

Learn how soil remediation with Wakefield BioChar removes harmful contaminants, protects health, and improves soil for better plant growth and sustainability.

Learn how the particle size of biochar affects its porosity and its effectiveness in soil enhancement.

Learn how biochar combats citrus greening disease and boosts citrus tree productivity and health.

Scientists investigated the potential of using biochar made from local feedstocks, pine beetle–killed lodgepole pine and tamarisk, to remediate soils affected by mine lands.