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California Farmers Are Paving Over Their Soil. Biochar Could Have Saved It.
The Los Angeles Times recently ran a stark story: farmer Todd Tracy of Buttonwillow, California is converting 2,600 acres to a solar project — not because he wants to, but because lack of water makes it impossible to grow crops. Across California's Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions on earth, farmers are walking away from soil that fed a nation. Before that land gets covered in panels, there's a question worth asking: what if the soil itself could
Luis Campos
3 days ago3 min read
The U.S. Biochar Industry Just Tripled in Value — Here's What That Means for You
The numbers are in — and they're turning heads across the agricultural and environmental sectors. The American Biochar Institute's newly released 2025 United States Biochar Market Report reveals a landmark milestone: the economic value of the U.S. biochar industry has tripled since 2023. Rapid growth is occurring across agriculture, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and other emerging markets — and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. Why This Matters for Buyers, Gro
Luis Campos
Jul 102 min read
USDA Backs $960K Mizzou Biochar Project to Help Farmers Go Organic — Here's Why It Matters for Missouri Growers
A $960,000 USDA grant is funding University of Missouri research into biochar-based soil amendments that help farmers transition to organic systems. Here's what it means for growers nationwide — and how Terra Char fits in.
Eric Burns
Jun 302 min read
How Biochar Works in Soil: The Science of Micropores, Adsorption & Nutrient Retention
Why does biochar work so well in soil? The answer is in the micropores — thousands of hollow channels per gram of biochar that hold water, nutrients, and microbial communities for decades. Here's the science behind Terra Char®.
Luis Campos
Jun 194 min read
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