American Biochar Institute

We hosted two Growing with Biochar sessions in the Pacific Northwest last week -- and wow, what a great turnout! We appreciate the attendees, speakers, and partners for contributing to two more successful training events. It was great to see so many ag professionals interested in bringing practical biochar knowledge back to the farmers and communities they work with. A special thank you to our co-host, American Farmland Trust. 🌱 A few highlights from what we discussed in Oregon and Washington: 👉 Foundations of biochar application in agriculture -- what it is, why it matters, and how to get started 👉 Practitioner perspectives on integrating biochar into compost and manure management systems 👉 Approaches to animal agriculture that put biochar to work in the barn and beyond 👉 Regenerative agriculture strategies for improving soil health across a range of cropping systems 👉 Ecosystem restoration applications from practitioners working on the ground in the Pacific Northwest 👉 Using biochar in nursery media -- a growing area of interest for growers in the region If you want to join us but we haven't visited your region yet, we're not done! More Growing with Biochar events are coming later this year. We'll share more details soon. Go to biochar.org/subscribe to sign up for email updates about upcoming events.

This month, Dr. T explains how biochar can help remove microplastics from your agricultural runoff. 💦 Research called out here is from US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Mississippi State University Department of Chemistry project in 2024. More on the research: https://lnkd.in/g3QtFPyT

Carbon credits are a top revenue source for biochar producers in the United States: in the 2025 Market Report, 94% of biochar production was associated with CDR credit revenue. 🤯 Within that, 42% of 2025 reported production was associated with 11-20% CDR revenue, and another 25% with 71–80%. This means the U.S. biochar industry is transitioning toward multiple revenue streams. Some producers have stayed primarily focused on physical biochar markets while others are increasingly using carbon finance to generate revenue. The shift also shows the rapid maturation and growing influence of voluntary carbon markets within the U.S. biochar industry. More details in the 2025 United States Biochar Market Report: https://lnkd.in/exb-ysaq

Live from the Pacific Northwest! Thank you to everyone who has joined our Growing with Biochar session today in Oregon 🙌 It's wonderful to see the enthusiasm within this group of attendees -- and we're thrilled to know you will share this biochar knowledge further in your own work. To the PNW, that means: improved soil health, advanced regenerative practices, and a strong waste-to-value loop for farmers in the region. 🚜 If you're not here with us today, our second Growing with Biochar session in the region is happening on Thursday, Aug 13, in Richland, WA. (There's still time to register if you haven't!)  https://lnkd.in/eVhq5d93 And a friendly reminder: Washington State University's Biochar & Hemp Field Day is happening tomorrow at Yakama Nation Farms. The ABI team will be there too. See you!

Only two days left until the North American Biochar Conference Early Bird deadline. 2️⃣🚨 If you're already planning to attend NABC, why not keep an extra $100 in your travel budget for a nice dinner and/or evening drinks in New Orleans? Get your ticket before the price increases and make sure to share this with friends or colleagues you know should be there. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxUaJi2D

Seeing value in materials that might otherwise be considered waste is a surefire way to build more sustainable circular systems, locally and nationwide.  🪵 In the 2025 Biochar Market Survey, 43% of biochar producers reported that woody biomass remains the dominant feedstock source for production. 🌾 Agriculture residues were the second largest feedstock category. Woody biomass dominates in part because the supply chains are already there — mill residues, logging slash, and urban wood waste are consistently available and relatively easy to process at scale. Crop residues, by contrast, are often actively incentivized to stay on the field through conservation programs that reward their role in building soil organic matter and preventing erosion. We'd love to hear from you all. What most influences feedstock choice in your region? And do you think woody biomass will remain the leading biochar feedstock as the market grows? Find insights with market data in the 2025 United States Biochar Market Report: https://lnkd.in/exb-ysaq

We're just one week out from the Early Bird deadline! ⏰

The Pacific Northwest is increasingly prone to deadly wildfires. We're heartbroken to see the worsening situation in Oregon and Washington. Forest restoration and wildfire mitigation generate huge amounts of woody residue. Although biochar isn't a magic bullet to fix everything, it can help to avoid wildfires in the future. We hope to contribute to supporting mitigation efforts through education about biochar as a tool for soil health and biomass waste management. 🌳 Less dry waste on the forest floor = decreased fire risk 💦 Healthier soils = less stormwater runoff and increased moisture to prevent the spread of fire During our Growing with Biochar sessions in the PNW, we hope to help more agricultural professionals understand where biochar can boost soil health, waste management, and more resilient landscapes across Washington, Oregon, and neighboring states. If you're in the area, join us on August 11 or 13. Registration is required and we're just one week out. 🔗 biochar.org/events 📸 Noah Berger, Associated Press