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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
2 hours ago2 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
Missouri Farmer JR Bollinger Grows 1,000 Acres of Corn with 50% Less Fertilizer Using Terra Char® Biochar
In 2015, Sikeston MO grain farmer JR Bollinger applied Terra Char® biochar on 1,000 acres of non-GMO corn with half his normal fertilizer. By June, his corn was 16 inches taller than neighboring fields. Here's what happened and what it means for Missouri farmers.
Luis Campos
Jun 193 min read
Biochar FAQ: Everything Missouri Farmers & Buyers Need to Know | Terra Char®
Complete guide to biochar: what it is, how it works in soil, application rates, livestock uses, climate benefits, and why Terra Char® is Missouri's bulk biochar supplier. Updated from 5 years of real buyer questions.
Luis Campos
Jun 195 min read
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