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Biomass to Biochar: Maximizing the Carbon Value Initiative News
February 5, 2022
Biomass to Biochar: Maximizing the Carbon Value
Check out this fantastic report from Washington State University on the state of the biochar industry and what will be needed to scale it. Includes contributions by practitioners from all parts of the biochar ecosystem.
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Final SEC Department of Water Resources Oasis Vineyard Field Trial Report Initiative News
February 5, 2022
Final SEC Department of Water Resources Oasis Vineyard Field Trial Report
Check out the results of our 4-year biochar field trial funded by the California Department of Water Resources. Bottom line? The vines amended with biochar and compost produced 40% more fruit in year 4 than those in the control plots—using the same amount of water!
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