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Biochar-ging the soil

Amending soils with biochar is an old practice gaining a new popularity – and it’s the subject of some new research on the Palouse.

June 19, 2026

Julia McCarthy

What’s black and powdery fine, with holes all over? “Biochar” might not be everyone’s immediate response, but this soil additive is gaining popularity in the U.S. Now, University of Idaho (U of I) researchers hope to put numbers to the benefits of biochar application on Palouse farms.

How biochar can be used as a manure storage cover

Biochar may serve as an effective liquid manure storage cover application to control the outgassing of ammonia and greenhouse gases.

October 12, 2023

Joseph Sanford

Biomass covers are often overlooked as an option for addressing ammonia losses due to poor long-term performance and maintenance. Converting biomasses to biochar and applying it as a cover has the potential to address this issue.

Idaho dairy innovations in manure management

August 14, 2023

EmmaRae Parsons and Pat Hatzenbuehler

Bioplastics, hydrochar, composted manure and value-added products are some of the uses for dairy manure being developed in Idaho and around the country.

Biochar as a potential tool for manure management

With the boom in anaerobic digestion system installations and a growing interest in carbon credits, the potential for on-farm biochar production may not be far off.

March 25, 2023

Joseph Sanford

In recent years, biochar has grown in popularity due to its wide applications in agriculture and carbon crediting. As a result, the biochar market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.